Eyewitness Memory and Deception in Violent Crimes: How do psychological approaches help in reducing wrongful convictions?
By Olivia Taylor, Leeds Beckett University. This research analysed how psychological interventions and evidence can reduce wrongful convictions in violent crime cases, while focusing on eyewitness memory and methods of detecting deception. Wrongful convictions are a consistent problem throughout the criminal justice system, which often comes from unreliable eyewitness testimonies and investigative biases. Violent crimes often rely on witness accounts of events when physical
Jul 16
How Effective Is the Criminal Justice System’s Response to Victims of Domestic Abuse and What Barriers Do Victims Face in Accessing Justice and Support?
By Chelsea Arthur, London Metropolitan University. Domestic abuse is a complex and deeply rooted issue that extends beyond individual...
Sep 3, 2025
Rape Culture in the Finnish Criminal Justice System.
By Tea Österlund, London Metropolitan University. In recent years, western criminal justice systems have been criticised for their...
Oct 16, 2023