criminal justice

American  

noun

1. the system of law enforcement, involving police, lawyers, courts, and corrections, used for all stages of criminal proceedings and punishment.

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Example Sentences

“I think her demographic appeal to Black women and coming up the ranks as a Black woman working in criminal justice is a very strong card,” said the campaign strategist.

From Los Angeles Times

"Complainants, witnesses, defendants, and all who work in the Criminal Justice System, will be hugely relieved as removing the cap on sitting days is the single most important measure which the government can take to bring down the backlog, and reduce the delays," it said.

From BBC

It's a fundamental principle of criminal justice that someone suspected of wrongdoing is given an opportunity to put forward their side of the story - and that starts when the police come and knock on their door.

From BBC

His largest personal federal political donation appears to be $1 million to FWD.us, a group focused on criminal justice and immigration reform nationwide, according to Open Secrets.

From Los Angeles Times

He said any delay to the criminal justice process would bring "more trauma and heartache" for victims' families.

From BBC