Police discretion and the quality of life in public places: courts, communities, and the new policing

Article Abstract:

Police reforms of the 1960s and 1970s placed valid limitations on police discretion, but the level of discretion provided officers must be reconsidered in light of the increased use of problem-based and community policing. Police can most effectively improve the quality of life in public spaces when their role is not limited to law enforcement. While new policing methods may raise constitutional concerns, courts should not be too quick to strike down curfews and other measures as constitutionally vague. Community involvement promises to effectively contain police discretion.

United States, Laws, regulations and rules, Law enforcement, Criminal justice, Administration of, Administration of criminal justice, Public spaces, Problem-oriented policing (Law enforcement), Police discretion

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Determining what is in the public welfare in water appropriations and transfers: the Intel example

Article Abstract:

New Mexico's water code authorizes the state's engineer to deny water transfer applications which are contrary to the public interest, but does not define what constitutes 'public welfare.' Lacking standards on which to base a decision, the state engineer granted the Intel Corp a permit to pump more water, relating public welfare with economic benefits. The legislature should define public welfare or set standards on how to weight public welfare factors, or lists of welfare uses to be considered should be created, to provide guidance for the state engineer.

Social aspects, Political aspects, New Mexico, Water rights, Water transfer, states

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Corporatism and self-regulation in the Dutch (agricultural) economy: Statutory trade organizations: Law and practice since 1930

Article Abstract:

The Netherlands can be located in economic and political terms at an intermediated position on the spectrum extending from a pure market economy and a planned economy since in principle it has a market economy but at the same time looks to protecting society against the problems of a purely capitalist market economy. The socio-economic or ideological aspects of the 'publiekrechtelikje bedriffsorganisatie' (PBO)) are examined and it is argued that it serves the public interest and is compatible with the interests of business associations and trade unions.

Netherlands, Economic aspects, Capitalism, Law overview, 1930 AD

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