John Conyers: “The lack of mens rea standard presents a real risk that truly innocent…”

On the recordJuly 18, 2013

The lack of mens rea standard presents a real risk that truly innocent individuals may be wrongly convicted and punished.

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Conyers warns against the dangers of lacking a mens rea standard in law.

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John Conyers: “The lack of mens rea standard presents a real risk that truly innocent individuals may be wrongly convicted and…”