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Criminal

Nov. 7, 2000

Rule of Law

To promote justice, all members of the bar should stay informed about rule-of-law issues here and abroad and speak out in favor of effective oversight and accountability.

        By Stephen A. Mansfield

        It is axiomatic that those in power prefer to avoid public scrutiny. Yet democratic institutions must be accountable to the citizens they serve. Government officials can wield power in a way that tramples on the rights of the citizenry or corruptly violates laws that citizens are required to follow. Effective oversight of our government inst...

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