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List five of the ten changes brought about the passage of propositions 8, victims' bill of rights as given in your text?
ans) "The victim bill of rights" accomplishes several changes in the criminal justice system of the state for the purpose of promoting and protecting the rights of victims of crime.the primary changes and additions are as follows
a)Evidence: Section 28 subdivision(d) allowed evidence to be presented in state courts that had not been previously allowed.
b) Safe schools: According to section 28 subdivision (c) declares "inalienable right" of public school students and staff to enter campuses which are safe,secure and peaceful.
c) Prior convictions: section 28 sub-division (f) permits unlimited use in a criminal proceedings of any prior felony conviction.
d) Sentencing to Youth authority : according to this prohibits sending of youth authority person who are 18 and above when the time of crime with a additional section 1732.5 to the welfare and institutional code.
e) Plea bargaining: section 1192.7 is added to penal code to prohibit plea bargaining in case of any serious felony or offence of driving under the influence of intoxicating substance.