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Standardized legal systems across conquered regions and influenced civil law systems.

Strengthened the right to challenge unlawful detention or imprisonment.

Established the Miranda Rights for those in police custody.

Reduced the sentencing disparity between offenses for crack and powder cocaine in the United States.

Early codification of laws with scaled punishments.

Provided federal enforcement of protection against discrimination.

Transformed criminal investigations and the reliability of forensic evidence used in court.

Has altered criminal justice policies regarding drug possession and distribution.

Led to the rise of organized crime and changed law enforcement approaches.

Laid down comprehensive rules of international law for humanitarian treatment in war, influencing war crime legislation.

Foundation for the principle of due process and rights of the accused.

Allowed for extended criminal penalties and a civil cause of action for acts performed as part of an ongoing criminal organization.

Focused on improving the provision of services to the mentally ill, affecting their treatments within the criminal law system.

Expanded law enforcement's surveillance and investigative powers to counter terrorism.

Led to the reduction or elimination of criminal penalties for consensual same-sex activities.

Expanded the electorate and influenced reforms in law enforcement.

Revolutionized criminal investigation and identification techniques.

International treaty to harmonize national laws on cybercrime and improve investigative techniques.

Introduced a separate justice system for young offenders.