The Role of Citizen Education and Awareness of Laws, Regulations, and Civil Rights in Observing Civil Rights During the Crime Investigation Process

Abstract

Education is considered one of the main pillars of personality development and the consolidation of the value, national, and human identity of any society. Training and education within any social institution lead to socialization in various dimensions. The process of citizenship education, framed as human and collective life skills, is studied and examined explicitly and implicitly within educational institutions. Citizenship education and the understanding of the dimensions and principles of civic responsibility today play a crucial role in strengthening the collective spirit and social conscience of society. Citizenship features and civic responsibility are integral parts of collective life patterns, and governments are obligated to promote formal and informal education in this regard through social institutions and relevant organizations. Citizens' awareness of laws and regulations is one of the primary pillars of maintaining social order and observing civil rights in any society. In the crime investigation process, this awareness can have significant effects on adherence to the rule of law. The process of identifying and preventing crimes must remain within the framework of legal regulations, and citizens' awareness of their rights can be effective in this respect. Community awareness contributes to building a sound educational structure and reinforcing the inclination toward lawfulness among citizens. A citizen fully aware of their rights in society exhibits controlled and law-abiding behaviors, facilitating the social acceptance of these rights.