Justice Held Together by Tape

A firearm, presented as evidence before the High Court, sits on a wooden surface. It is held carefully. It is meant to represent the weight of the law, the seriousness of a criminal trial, the gravity of justice. And yet, attached to it is a makeshift paper tag, folded and covered in what appears to be ordinary adhesive tape. The photograph is jarring. That small detail speaks volumes. In any criminal justice system, the chain of custody is sacred. Evidence…Continue reading with a subscriptionSubscribe for full access to every story.Subscribe - M85/monthAlready a subscriber? Sign in Advertisement ...