The Adversarial System in Criminal Trials
Students will examine the roles of the prosecution, defense, and judge in a criminal trial.
Key Questions
- Analyze the distinct roles and responsibilities of key participants in an adversarial trial.
- Evaluate whether the adversarial system is the most effective method for uncovering truth.
- Compare the adversarial system with other legal systems, such as the inquisitorial system.
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