Beccaria set the standard for most modern systems of justice in guaranteeing rights to defendants when he reformed certain practices by doing away with ______.

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Beccaria's reforms included doing away with secret accusations, as he believed that defendants had a right to know who was accusing them and the evidence against them. He also emphasized the importance of formal trials and the cross-examination of witnesses in guaranteeing a fair and just legal system.

Beccaria Set the Standard for Most Modern Systems of Justice