Assignment:
One of the arguments for the abolishment of plea bargaining is that when a defendant pleads guilty, the court does not have the opportunity to scrutinize the police investigation in the case to ensure that the police conformed to the law.
In the context of this statement, do you think adequate mechanisms are in place, either by policy, law, or practice, to ensure that police are held accountable whether or not a case is plea bargained? Why? Identify and explain at least four examples to support your stance.
What measures would you recommend to ensure that the police remain accountable for conforming to the law while investigating cases where plea bargaining has been done? How would these measures help in maintaining police accountability?