The Potential of Blind Collaborative Justice Testing the Impact of Expert Blinding and Consensus Building on the Validity of Forensic Testimony
Biased expert testimony is a leading cause of wrongful convictions, and new techniques are needed to reduce such biases. RAND researchers conducted an experimental investigation of two potential contributors to biased testimony within adversarial litigation involving forensic evidence: (1) experts&#...
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| Format: | Electronic Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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RAND Corporation
2015
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| Summary: | Biased expert testimony is a leading cause of wrongful convictions, and new techniques are needed to reduce such biases. RAND researchers conducted an experimental investigation of two potential contributors to biased testimony within adversarial litigation involving forensic evidence: (1) experts' knowledge of their party representation (i.e., prosecution vs. defense counsel), and (2) lack of input from the relevant scientific community. |
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| ISBN: | j.ctt19x3gkr 9780833093776 |
| Access: | Open Access |