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Wrongful Convictions and Erroneous Acquittals: Applying Packer’s Model to Examine Public Perceptions of Judicial Errors in Australia

The fallible nature of the criminal justice system continues to see judicial errors—that is, wrongful convictions and erroneous acquittals—undermine its integrity, efficacy, and legitimacy. Public perceptions of judicial errors are important contributors to criminal justice policy and reforms. The c...

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Published in:International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology 2023-06, Vol.67 (8), p.783-802
Main Authors: Williamson, Harley, Sato, Mai, Dioso-Villa, Rachel
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Australia
Crime
Crime prevention
Criminal justice policy
Criminal justice system
Criminal Law
Due process of law
Efficacy
False arrests & convictions
Humans
Judicial error
Judicial Role
Legitimacy
Morality
Perceptions
Procedural justice
Public Opinion
Public safety
Safeguards
Social attitudes
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