Following the events of Ferguson, Missouri and other incidents related to citizen perceptions of police conduct and treatment by the courts, the idea of procedural justice and legitimacy has risen to the top in the discourse in criminal justice and throughout government. First, fully discuss what is meant by procedural justice and legitimacy. Furthermore, in your answer discuss the policy implications for criminal justice and how the CJ system (police, courts and corrections)can more effectively formulate, negotiate and implement policies relating to procedure justice and legitimacy at the local level.
