Discussion

 Criminal Justice class

What are the Rights of Criminals and Prisoners?

Do criminals have too many rights or are the rights of the accused being trampled by the police and prosecutors? Once in prison, should inmates be afforded the same rights as free-world citizens? This debate cuts deeply into both sides of the Due Process and Crime Control models. Make your arguments for both sides. Where is the tipping point for individual rights and the pursuit of justice? If we afford certain rights for the 'worst of the worst', what does that say about our own rights?