Showing papers on "Revocation published in 1979"
TL;DR: In this paper, a capability propagation graph is maintained in memory spaces associated with subjects that make copies of the respective capability; the graph remains inaccessible to those subjects, however parallel processes of the operating system update the graph as the system runs.
Abstract: The problems of review and revocation of access privileges are presented in the context of the systems that use capabilities for the long-term distribution of access privileges An approach that solves both of these problems in their-most general form is presented in this paper The approach requires that a capability propagation graph be maintained in memory spaces associated with subjects (eg, domains, processes, etc) that make copies of the respective capability; the graph remains inaccessible to those subjects, however Parallel processes of the operating system update the graph as the system runs
43 citations
01 Nov 1979
TL;DR: An approach that solves both the problems of review and revocation of access privileges in their-most general form is presented in this paper.
37 citations
TL;DR: In particular, using probation as a token punishment may lead to unjust revocation and imprisonment for noncriminal probation violations of an offender whom the court originally found no retributive need to imprison as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Preoccupation with due process has tended to obscure the substantive issues of probation administration. Courts give little attention to purposes of probation, impose numerous unnecessary and vague conditions, and tend to use probation solely as a token punishment. Consequently, the probation officer is compelled to decide which conditions to emphasize, with the result that administrative convenience has too much influence on supervision and the decision to seek revocation proceedings. In particular, using probation as a token punishment may lead to unjust revocation and imprisonment for noncriminal probation violations of an offender whom the court originally found no retributive need to imprison. In plea bar gaining and sentencing, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges should concentrate on setting specific goals of probation in individual cases and articulating the conditions necessary to achieve these goals. This can be assisted by presentence reports that are more focused on specific probation g...
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