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Dianne Feinstein: “Yes. One final point. Throughout this act, reference is made to the ``accused.'' Would the Senator also agree that it is…”

On the recordApril 22, 2004
Yes. One final point. Throughout this act, reference is made to the ``accused.'' Would the Senator also agree that it is our intention to use this word in the broadest sense to include both those charged and convicted so that the rights we establish apply throughout the criminal justice system?
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Dianne Feinstein
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the definition of 'accused' in relation to rights in the criminal justice system.

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