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Changes made should be mainly in procedure, and in the criminal laws to secure speedy and impartial trials, and at the same time effective administration and respect for individual rights.
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gutenberg.orgWilliam McKinley: “Changes made should be mainly in procedure, and in the criminal laws to secure speedy and impartial trials, and at the…”
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McKinley advocates for procedural changes in criminal law to ensure fair and swift justice.
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