Since the down of society, human have implemented system of justice. Historically, most of these systems were religion based by current standard and rarely just.
Criminal proceedings are broadcast on television for the general public in certain countries. In my perspective, while this my create awareness about judicial proceeding, the drawbacks of this practice outweight the benefit.
Admittedly, there are some advantages to showing criminal trials on television. This creates awareness among the common people about the procedures involved in the trial. It also enables people to learn about the various provision of the law. For example, in most countries, a murder committed in self defense is not punishable. When people watch these shows they become aware of such aspects of the law. Sometimes the airing of trial procedure also enables people to get justice faster. In many countries, judicial procedures are extremely slow and sometimes it takes several years for victims to get justice. When people learn about such delays in through these programmes, they may demand speedy delivery of justice.
Nevertheless, the downsides of this practice are more dangerous. For example, it could teach criminals ways to escape from punishment and might also violete human right. As part of the court hearing, a detailed visualization of the crime scene would be given. Potential criminals may plot similar crimes after watching these proceedings. They may also learn about the loopholes in the law that would help them get away.
In both cases, showing their faces or family members during the trials may cause paicological disturbance in them as well as in the society. They may face bullying or isolation from the people who watched them on TV. Thus, public hearing on national television tutors the criminals about the loopholes in the system and psychologicaly affects the victims and the accused.
In conclusion, although there are merits to both sides of this argument, I think that the damage that's could happen due to the airing of criminal proceedings would have more detrimental effect on the society than the benefit.
Criminal proceedings are broadcast on television for the general public in certain countries. In my perspective, while this my create awareness about judicial proceeding, the drawbacks of this practice outweight the benefit.
Admittedly, there are some advantages to showing criminal trials on television. This creates awareness among the common people about the procedures involved in the trial. It also enables people to learn about the various provision of the law. For example, in most countries, a murder committed in self defense is not punishable. When people watch these shows they become aware of such aspects of the law. Sometimes the airing of trial procedure also enables people to get justice faster. In many countries, judicial procedures are extremely slow and sometimes it takes several years for victims to get justice. When people learn about such delays in through these programmes, they may demand speedy delivery of justice.
Nevertheless, the downsides of this practice are more dangerous. For example, it could teach criminals ways to escape from punishment and might also violete human right. As part of the court hearing, a detailed visualization of the crime scene would be given. Potential criminals may plot similar crimes after watching these proceedings. They may also learn about the loopholes in the law that would help them get away.
In both cases, showing their faces or family members during the trials may cause paicological disturbance in them as well as in the society. They may face bullying or isolation from the people who watched them on TV. Thus, public hearing on national television tutors the criminals about the loopholes in the system and psychologicaly affects the victims and the accused.
In conclusion, although there are merits to both sides of this argument, I think that the damage that's could happen due to the airing of criminal proceedings would have more detrimental effect on the society than the benefit.
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