Double Jeopardy should be abolished

Abstract

Double jeopardy is termed as a legal and a continuous principle that exist in numerous nations explaining the relationship between defendant and the attempts on the basis of which he may be tried for the same nature of crime. This is termed as one of the famous and old rule that is related to English rules of law and regulations of 12th century. Article no 4 on Human Rights states that a person can not be punished twice for the same crime. This is one of an important matter that should be treated accordingly in order to protect people from being punished or convicted twice without any particular reason. Double jeopardy is a serious matter and this is the main reason why most of the people are moving freely without any danger or fear of being arrested. This law is freely giving a chance to all the evil doers to attempt as many crimes as they want because as per this rule, they will not be punished twice. This is an important area that should be highlighted because if a person is feeling guilty and he has committed a crime, responses should be made as per the rule. (Akwagyiram, 2008, no pg)

Double Jeopardy should be abolished

Introduction

Double jeopardy rule was thus helping evil doers and this was the reason why people were facing numerous issues as well. In this research paper details along with various examples are highlighted in order to know what double jeopardy actually is, how it help people and what are its pros and cons. Furthermore, various proposals were presented in order to end up the system of double jeopardy. This system in early days was prevailing and thus giving a chance to evil doers to continue with their wring deeds. This research paper thoroughly describes the impact of double jeopardy and depicts how it prevailed and affected numerous areas as well. In numerous regions double jeopardy was the main reason that affect the court system and rules and regulations were changed as well. People were not getting their equal rights, evil doers were freely moving in the society and were committing as many crimes as they want. They were free to do so because of the double jeopardy act that states that they will be not punished twice for the same crime. This research paper highlights the main issue and details of double jeopardy act due to which people can commit as many crimes as they want. As a matter of fact, this act was illogical and due to this people were free to do any thing they want. As a matter of fact, double jeopardy act is not legal and it allows evil doers to continue with wrong deeds without having any fear of being punished. Due to this act, many innocent people have suffered a lot and are still suffering as well. Government is now trying to abolish this act in order to control the law and order situation of ...