The Impact of Crime Representation in Social Media on Public Opinion and Criminal Policy Regarding Violent Crimes
Keywords:
Media, Social Networks, Public Opinion, Crime, Criminal Policy, Violent CrimeAbstract
The influence of social media and public opinion pressure on criminal policy is one of the critical and complex issues in the fields of legal and criminological studies. In the digital age, social media serves as a powerful tool in shaping public opinion and influencing state policies and decisions regarding the handling of violent crimes. This phenomenon not only raises public awareness about the occurrence of violent offenses but also exerts significant social and political pressure on judicial and governmental authorities to respond more swiftly in such cases. The present study examines how social media and public opinion impact criminal policy and judicial decision-making in the context of violent crimes and analyzes the effects of these interactions on legal reforms and penal strategies. Ultimately, the findings reveal that, at times, pressure resulting from the rapid reactions of public opinion may lead to hasty and unprofessional criminal decisions, which in turn can generate new challenges within the criminal justice process. Therefore, this study highlights the necessity of maintaining a balance between prompt responses to social pressures and adherence to legal principles in addressing violent crimes.
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