What are the pros and cons of due process?

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

The pros is that law must be followed, resulting in known rules to be followed and prevents law depending on whims of the powerful. The con - time involved.

Answer by  Julie34 (173)

On the pro side,the accused enjoys all Constitutional protections of the law and the entire process is fair and balanced. On the con side the only thing I can think of is the time that it takes and the hardship on the victims and their families in having to be at every hearing.Sometimes the victims are maligned and ignored.

Answer by  xsut (943)

Due process is very important to any democratic legal system their are not necessarily any cons, the main pro is fair treatment in the justice system.

Answer by  Gabriel (2146)

The pros include: it is often the best way to discover the truth. It helps ensure that the rights of the parties are best protected. The cons: it can take a long time to work your way through.

Answer by  Lisa50 (493)

When you hear pros and cons of due process, they are not talking about food or stem cell research. What is being referred to is the legal system, as cold as it may seem. To be bluntly honest, there are no cons when it comes to the legal system, but the main pro is justice and fairness.