Monday, May 31, 2010

Law Review Articles: Structural vision of habeas corpus

Primus, E. B. (2010). A Structural Vision of Habeas Corpus. California Law Review, 98(1), 1-57. (click here to view)
The article discusses the structure of a federal habeas corpus system in California relative to its capacity to prevent more violations of human rights. It examines the appropriate function and purpose of federal review of state convictions and its effectiveness in several petitioners' cases. It also introduces a reformed model of a habeas corpus which is designed to address the prevalence of constitutional violation.

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