Both discrimination and disparity can be permitted under exceptional conditions in our criminal justice system.

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Discrimination is generally prohibited, but disparity can occur legally when differences in treatment or outcomes are due to legitimate factors (e.g., severity of the crime, prior criminal history) rather than discriminatory practices. Legal systems may also permit certain forms of discrimination under exceptional conditions, such as affirmative action policies or when differentiating between juveniles and adults in sentencing.

Both Discrimination and Disparity Can Be Permitted Under Exceptional Conditions