Comparative CJ

Table of Contents

Section 1: Introduction to Comparative Criminal Justice

• Learning Resources for Section 1
• 1.1: The Value of Comparative Studies     [Learning Resources]
• 1.2: Overview of the American System     [Learning Resources]
• 1.3: Major Aspects of Criminal Justice     [Learning Resources]
• 1.4: Legal Traditions Around the World     [Learning Resources]
• 1.5: Methodologies for Comparative Analysis     [Learning Resources]

Section 2: Criminal Justice in The United States

• Learning Resources for Section 2
• 2.1: Defining Crime in U.S. Criminal Law     [Learning Resources]
• 2.2: Government Structure and Criminal Justice     [Learning Resources]
• 2.3: Law Enforcement in the U.S.     [Learning Resources]
• 2.4: The U.S. Court System     [Learning Resources]
• 2.5: Corrections and Rehabilitation     [Learning Resources]

Section 3: Criminal Justice in The United Kingdom

• Learning Resources for Section 3
• 3.1: The UK’s Legal System Overview     [Learning Resources]
• 3.2: Specification of Crimes in the UK     [Learning Resources]
• 3.3: Policing in the UK     [Learning Resources]
• 3.4: UK Courts and Judicial Processes     [Learning Resources]
• 3.5: UK Corrections and Penal Policy     [Learning Resources]

Section 4: Criminal Justice in France

• Learning Resources for Section 4
• 4.1: Overview of the French Criminal Justice System     [Learning Resources]
• 4.2: Defining Crimes in French Law     [Learning Resources]
• 4.3: French Law Enforcement Agencies     [Learning Resources]
• 4.4: The French Judiciary and Trial Process     [Learning Resources]
• 4.5: Corrections and Rehabilitation in France     [Learning Resources]

Section 5: Criminal Justice in Japan

• Learning Resources for Section 5
• 5.1: The Japanese Criminal Justice Framework     [Learning Resources]
• 5.2: Criminal Law in Japan     [Learning Resources]
• 5.3: Japanese Policing Strategies     [Learning Resources]
• 5.4: The Japanese Court System     [Learning Resources]
• 5.5: Corrections in Japan     [Learning Resources]

Section 6: Saudi Arabia – An Islamic Law Paradigm

• Learning Resources for Section 6
• 6.1: The Legal System Based on Sharia     [Learning Resources]
• 6.2: Classification of Crimes under Sharia     [Learning Resources]
• 6.3: Law Enforcement Agencies     [Learning Resources]
• 6.4: Judicial Process and Courts     [Learning Resources]
• 6.5: Punishments and Corrections     [Learning Resources]

Section 7: Criminal Justice in The Philippines

• Learning Resources for Section 7
• 7.1: The Philippine Justice System     [Learning Resources]
• 7.2: Criminal Law in The Philippines     [Learning Resources]
• 7.3: Policing in The Philippines     [Learning Resources]
• 7.4: The Phillippine Court System     [Learning Resources]
• 7.5: Corrections in The Philippines     [Learning Resources]

Section 8: Comparative Analysis of Global Systems

• Learning Resources for Section 8
• 8.1: Common Law vs. Civil Law Systems     [Learning Resources]
• 8.2: The Role of Religion and Custom in Law     [Learning Resources]
• 8.3: Centralized vs. Decentralized Justice Systems     [Learning Resources]
• 8.4: International Cooperation in Criminal Justice     [Learning Resources]
• 8.5: Future Trends and Challenges     [Learning Resources]

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Last Modified:  01/23/2025

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