The congress has to make a decision: men's repressive reform and why it is important

“There was an explosion of criminal law with little responsibility. The key to the reign of the potential abuse of the criminal law system is the obligation of the prosecutors to prove in all crimes. “

Key points

• While the number of criminal laws has grown, Men Rea Requirements have shrunk. This had led to over -criminalization and different results.
• Men Rea Reforms have had non -partisan success in the past and should be again in the future.
• strengthening Men Rea is the key to resolving the greater criminal justice issues of over -criminalization and abuse of the discretion of the public prosecutor.