Son of Sam and his Legislative Offspring: The Constitutionality of Stripping Criminals of Their Literary Profits

We have seen in recent years a growing demand to recognize the victims’ rights and needs. In Canadian jurisdictions this has resulted in the introduction of victims-witness assistance programs that are designed to provide support to a victim of crime throughout the court process. Compensation boards...

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Main Author: Young, Alan N. (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: 1988
In:Year: 1988
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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