Murder, Wrongful Conviction and the Law: An International Comparative Analysis

This collection brings together international experts to present a comparative analysis of wrongful conviction and criminal procedure. The volume takes an interdisciplinary approach with authors drawn from a broad range of backgrounds including law, psychology, forensics and journalism. All are experts in their field with direct experience of the investigation of wrongful conviction in their own countries. Focusing on the main areas of concern in their own jurisdiction, each author discusses common themes, including: the extent of the problem
the types of cases that feature in miscarriages of justice
the legal mechanism for the correction of a wrongful conviction
compensation for the wrongly convicted
public awareness and concern about the issue generally and in light of highprofile cases
and the extent to which wrongful conviction has driven criminal justice reform. The book will be essential reading for students, researchers and policy-makers interested in comparative law, criminology and psychology.