Hi everyone! I want to know what your thoughts are on the use of bail/pretrial detention within the criminal justice system and how it could affect people, families, society, and crime! I am no expert by any means but it's a really interesting and current topic that I think should be discussed more!
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The prevalence of pre-trial detention contributes to prison overcrowding, exacerbating poor prison conditions and heightening the risk of torture and ill-treatment. Considering the severe and often irreversible negative effects, international law states that pre-trial detention should be the exception, not the rule