PSYC 431I Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Eyewitness Identification, Junk Science, Forensic Science
24 Feb 2016
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Understanding wrongful conviction in canada - denov & campbell. Once convicted, the criminal justice system in canada makes it extremely difficult to argue that errors occurred in the case. Until recently, wrongful conviction was thought to occur infrequently. Wrongful convictions do not occur as a result of a single error by a sole individual. Eyewitness identification is inherently unreliable may happen for several reasons, including suggestive police interviewing, unconscious transference, and malleability of confidence. Research in the us and uk indicates that eyewitness error may be the single most important factor leading to wrongful convictions. Malleability of confidence refers to the pliable nature of a witness"s certainty of his/her testimony. Professional misconduct also plays a role in wrongful conviction such as withholding evidence. Erroneous forensic science - junk science as evidence at a trail. The effects of wrongful imprisonment o o o o. Deprivation of liberty, goods and services, autonomy, and security.
