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Justice in Corrections: The Dilemma*

Justice in Corrections: The Dilemma* AUST. & N.Z. JO,URNAL OF CRIMJNOLOGY (March, 1972): 5, 1 Justice in Corrections: The Dilemma * J. C. MADDISO'N** "Justice is the most important need of mankind. Whether tangible or not it is behind every significant form of human behaviour not only with respect to others but also with respect to self. In every aspect of life we expect to be justly treated and criminal offenders more than anyone else."! THE application of these words to persons accused of crime has long been recognised. Over the years the courts and legislative bodies have introduced numerous safeguards for the protection of the accused during trial and pre-trial stages. Today the rights of the accused in this regard are well defined. But what of the application of these words to persons who are convicted and go to prison? Until recently very little attention had been paid to this question. Generally it was felt that the criminal offender's right to "natural justice" ended upon his conviction and that thereafter, if a custodial sentence was imposed, he was required to conform with the rules laid down by the correctional authorities. This mode of thought is now being challenged, particularly in publications which are http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Australian & New Zealand Journal of Criminology SAGE

Justice in Corrections: The Dilemma*

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10.1177/000486587200500102
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AUST. & N.Z. JO,URNAL OF CRIMJNOLOGY (March, 1972): 5, 1 Justice in Corrections: The Dilemma * J. C. MADDISO'N** "Justice is the most important need of mankind. Whether tangible or not it is behind every significant form of human behaviour not only with respect to others but also with respect to self. In every aspect of life we expect to be justly treated and criminal offenders more than anyone else."! THE application of these words to persons accused of crime has long been recognised. Over the years the courts and legislative bodies have introduced numerous safeguards for the protection of the accused during trial and pre-trial stages. Today the rights of the accused in this regard are well defined. But what of the application of these words to persons who are convicted and go to prison? Until recently very little attention had been paid to this question. Generally it was felt that the criminal offender's right to "natural justice" ended upon his conviction and that thereafter, if a custodial sentence was imposed, he was required to conform with the rules laid down by the correctional authorities. This mode of thought is now being challenged, particularly in publications which are

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Australian & New Zealand Journal of Criminology – SAGE

Published: Mar 1, 1972

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