Scotland’s ‘not proven’ verdict does affect jurors decisions – but removing it may not improve rape conviction rates

Elaine Jackson; Fiona Leverick; Lee John Curley; Martin Lages

Scotland’s ‘not proven’ verdict does affect jurors decisions – but removing it may not improve rape conviction rates

Elaine Jackson, Fiona Leverick, Lee John Curley, Martin Lages

Psychology

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Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publisher	The Conversation Trust (UK) Limited
Publication status	Published - 30 Apr 2024

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Scotland’s ‘not proven’ verdict does affect jurors decisions – but removing it may not improve rape conviction rates

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