The purpose of the ______ is to prevent miscarriages of justice by requiring the disclosure of evidence that may prevent the conviction of an innocent individual or that may result in a reduction in the defendant's sentence.

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The Brady rule, established by the Supreme Court in Brady v. Maryland (1963), requires the prosecution to disclose to the defense any evidence that is favorable to the defendant and material to guilt or punishment, to prevent unjust convictions.

The Purpose of the ______ Is to Prevent Miscarriages of Justice