Explain why some authorities call the Hammurabi Code the first victims' rights law

What will be an ideal response?


It was the first known written law that provided rights for victims and recognized their plight.

Criminal Justice

You might also like to view...

In Brewer v. Williams (1977 ) Officer Leaming got Williams to talk by reciting to him what is known as the ______________ _______________ ________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Criminal Justice

Police agencies are trying to avoid officer fatigue by ________.

A. using a call in system to deal with certain service calls B. creating schedule and policies that minimize overtime and shift rotation C. encouraging officers to engage in physical activity D. all of the above

Criminal Justice

Who was the first Hispanic U.S. Supreme Court justice?

A. Miriam Naveria de Rodon B. Sonia Sotomayor C. Alberto Gonzalez D. Pedro Capo-Rodriquez

Criminal Justice

Black juveniles were more likely to receive harsher dispositions in areas where the proportion of ______ was high.

A. Whites B. Hispanics C. Blacks D. Asians

Criminal Justice