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social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > transnational crime and justice > the state as an instigator of crime > legislation as a source of crime

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legislation as a source of crime  

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  • Largely ignored in discussions of the criminal justice system are the lawmakers—the city, county, state, and federal officials—who enact the laws intended to govern daily life and promote conformity within society. The work of most is driven by the best of intentions. [Source: Encyclopedia of Transnational Crime & Justice; Legislation as a Source of Crime]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-GNZG9JR7-H

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