Punished for Being Poor: Evidence and Arguments for Decriminalisation and Declassification of Petty Offences
Punished for Being Poor: Evidence and Arguments for Decriminalisation and Declassification of Petty Offences
- South Africa Dullar Omar Institute & Pan-African Lawyers Union 2015
- 87 pages ; tables ; graphs 30cm
Includes Bibliographical references ( pages 76-87 ).
Introduction; A short history on petty offences; Key concepts; Arrest for petty offenses are often unlawful, discriminatory and criminalize socioeconomic challenges; thus targeting the poor and marginalized, arrest for petty offences does not promote public safety and the punishment are disproportional; pre-trial detention; The role of police or law enforcement officials in executing arrests for petty offenses; Conclusion
HV 4023 P86 2015
HV 6770 / .P86 2015
Includes Bibliographical references ( pages 76-87 ).
Introduction; A short history on petty offences; Key concepts; Arrest for petty offenses are often unlawful, discriminatory and criminalize socioeconomic challenges; thus targeting the poor and marginalized, arrest for petty offences does not promote public safety and the punishment are disproportional; pre-trial detention; The role of police or law enforcement officials in executing arrests for petty offenses; Conclusion
HV 4023 P86 2015
HV 6770 / .P86 2015