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Australians generally trust their criminal justice system, but most are unaware that wrongful convictions are common, are not systematically recorded and are very difficult to correct. This book seeks to document the incidence of wrongful convictions and explain the factors that contribute to them. These include the fallibility of much forensic science evidence, the difficulties for courts in understanding complex scientific evidence, and the contribution made to wrongful convictions by 'tunnel vision' on the part of those investigating and prosecuting crimes. The authors argue for two sets of reforms. First, forensic science must be placed on the firmest scientific basis possible and be independent of the police. Second, the ultimate petition to the Governor for mercy, which is a political process, must be replaced by an independent expert review agency in the form of a Criminal Cases Review Commission. Such Commissions already function as respected components of the criminal justice system in other common law countries.
FORMATHardcover CONDITIONBrand New Details ISBN192306813X Author Kerry Bree Pages 124 Publisher Australian Scholarly Publishing Year 2023 ISBN-13 9781923068131 Format Hardcover Imprint Australian Scholarly Publishing Publication Date 2023-10-12 Subtitle Addressing Issues in the Criminal Justice System Audience Professional & Vocational Country of Publication Australia AU Release Date 2023-10-12 Place of Publication Kew, VIC We've got this
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