Why the jury is, and should still be, out on rape deliberation

Chalmers, J. , Leverick, F. and Munro, V. E. (2021) Why the jury is, and should still be, out on rape deliberation. Criminal Law Review, 2021(9), pp. 753-771.

Abstract

Reflects on the findings of research by Cheryl Thomas on juror deliberations and decision-making in rape cases, why these may be more limited than she suggests, and whether they represent a missed opportunity in respect of issues such as juror misconceptions, prejudice or adherence to "rape myths".

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Chalmers, Professor James and Leverick, Professor Fiona
• Authors: Chalmers, J., Leverick, F., and Munro, V. E.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Law
• Journal Name: Criminal Law Review
• Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
• ISSN: 0011-135X
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2021 Thomson Reuters
• First Published: First published in Criminal Law Review 2021(9): 753-771
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy