Identify which of the following prohibits the state practice of torture and which has been ratified by 155 countries.
A. League of Nations 1920
B. Kellog-Briand Pact 1932
C. Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948
D. International Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment or Punishment 1984
D. International Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment or Punishment 1984
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The Sixth Amendment specifies the time limit for a trial to be considered "speedy."
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following is a basic rationale for prosecuting and punishing corporations, rather than individual executives?
a. Only organizations, not individuals, can be deterred b. Organizations are less able to compensate victims than are individual executives c. Prosecutors can often secure cooperation more effectively when they have the option of prosecuting both the organization and individual executives d. Legal responsibility for crimes always lies ultimately with the corporation
What is meant by the term victimless crimes?
What will be an ideal response?