scientific research is a highly logical process, conducted objectively by scientists, inspected by peer scrutiny. However, it is not unusual that researchers fail to fulfill the expectation, which will be considered as scientific misconduct. Currently, scientific misconduct is defined as “fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research, or in reporting research results”. 1. Fabrication, sometimes referred as “dry labbing”, is an intentional behavior to make
more often than society believed. It has come to surface in recent years that wrongful convictions are a big problem with our criminal justice system. Researchers have discovered the causes of wrongful convictions to be bad lawyering, government misconduct, informants, false confessions, flawed forensic science and eyewitness error. Furthermore, this paper explores the affects victims face due to a wrongful conviction. As society has begun to steadily realize that miscarriage of justice is a possibility
Police Brutality On May 29, 2013, a 14 year old boy was walking down the street with his puppy minding his own business. About, seconds later cops arrived and the boy made eye contact with the cops. The boy gave a weird look at the cops and the cops took him down to the ground. The cops were choking the boy and the puppy got injured from the take down. Using unnecessary force to an innocent citizen that has done nothing wrong is unacceptable. Police brutality I think are some of several problems
Today in society the view of police officers varies from person to person, but here is the central idea and responsibilities of what officers are supposed to be viewed as. They are those who play a central peacekeeping role in our cities/ communities. Their purpose in the government is to protect and serve and to deliver criminals into the hands of the law. Police are responsible for catching criminals who threaten the livelihood, property and peace of other citizens. However, lately some police
Introduction Many of us are familiar with historical films such as “The Shawshank Redemption”, but the reality is that wrongful convictions have occurred throughout history and although less frequently, still occur today. A wrongful conviction can greatly impact an individual’s life and may continue to be an issue even after exoneration. Many people are under the impression that individuals who are wrongfully convicted and later exonerated have won the battle over the justice system, however this
Police Misconduct What is police misconduct? It can be defined as any action performed by a law enforcement officer that is unethical by established employment guidelines, unconstitutional, or a crime with in itself. When people hear the term “police misconduct” they automatically think of a police officer using unnecessary force against a civilian. While that is a form of police misconduct it is not only form. Throughout this paper I will bring light to the many types of police misconduct that
credit”. The definition also indicated that a finding of research misconduct depends on three requirements. Firstly, “there must be a significant departure from accepted practices of the relevant research community”. Secondly, “the misconduct must be committed intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly”. Thirdly, “the allegation must be proven by a preponderance of evidence”. There are serious consequences associated with research misconduct that impact the society as well as the scientific field. A study
A male pointer crossbreed was found in a bin in Dundonald Street last April 15, Friday. He was so malnourished and badly dehydrated that he had to be put down after being rescued by Scottish SPCA officers. When news about the dog's ordeal became public, there was a resounding demand for justice. Following an investigation, the Scottish SPCA now has two women in custody, and are said to be reported to the Procurator Fiscal. The two females, according to inspector Clare Anderson, will be reported for
PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT By: Mrs. Surbhi Bansal M.Com., FCA Sec.2 (2): Members deemed to be in practice: If he i) Engages himself in practice of accountancy, or (ii) Offers to perform audit related services or holds himself out to the public as an accountant, or (iii) Renders professional service or assistance in Matters of accountant interest etc., or, (iv) Renders such other services which as per opinion of the council, to be rendered by C.A. in practice. (Mgt
Racial profiling is a popular method used by law officers in order to hypothetically enhance crime prevention by targeting minorities, because they are more likely to commit a crime. According to Wikipedia, racial profiling is defined as: the inclusion of race in the profile of a person considered likely to commit a particular crime or type of crime. In other words, it is targeting specific ethnic groups because they are more likely to commit certain crimes. Racial profiling is a flagrant form of