{"product_id":"witness-testimony-in-sexual-cases-evidential-investigative-and-scientific-perspectives-2016","title":"Witness Testimony in Sexual Cases: Evidential, Investigative and Scientific Perspectives | 2016","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWitness Testimony in Sexual Cases: Evidential, Investigative and Scientific Perspectives | 2016\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.174%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEditors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.4745%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePamela Radcliffe, Gisli H. Gudjonsson CBE, Anthony Heaton-Armstrong, \u0026amp; David Wolchover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.174%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.4745%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 Jan 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.174%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.4745%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9780199672936\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.174%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.4745%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftcover \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.174%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70.4745%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxford\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides thorough and well-rounded analysis of the complex and sensitive subject of witness testimony in sexual offence cases.\u003cbr data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"226\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures insights from a multidisciplinary team of experts in law, forensic and clinical psychology, and medicine—offering a comprehensive and interconnected understanding of the issues involved.\u003cbr data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"424\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTailored to support criminal justice professionals throughout every stage of the legal process, from the initial report to courtroom proceedings.\u003cbr data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"572\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes in-depth discussion on the specific needs and protections required for vulnerable witnesses.\u003cbr data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"676\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds upon the foundation of \u003cem data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eWitness Testimony: Psychological, Investigative and Evidential Perspectives\u003c\/em\u003e (OUP, 2006), expanding and updating its content for current practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSexual offence cases are inherently intricate and often contentious, posing numerous procedural and legal hurdles for practitioners. The rising volume of such cases—particularly historical allegations—places increasing pressure on the criminal justice system. Given their complexity, sexual offences are widely regarded as a specialised area requiring practitioners to possess a unique blend of legal expertise and scientific insight, particularly in relation to handling witness testimony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWitness Testimony in Sexual Cases\u003c\/em\u003e explores both the legal and scientific dimensions involved in the collection and assessment of testimony from complainants in sexual cases. It offers a comprehensive and balanced examination of the challenges surrounding witness evidence throughout the entire legal process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis text is designed to equip legal professionals with the knowledge necessary to navigate current legal frameworks and scientific developments when investigating, assessing, and cross-examining witness accounts in sexual offence cases. Adopting a clear and instructional approach, the book integrates discussions on legal principles and procedure with specialist insights into cognitive processes affecting both vulnerable and non-vulnerable witnesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also highlights psychological and psychiatric elements that may either strengthen or weaken the credibility of witness evidence—for instance, when mental health conditions are involved, or where memory recall over extended periods becomes an issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWitness Testimony in Sexual Cases\u003c\/em\u003e offers practitioners a nuanced understanding of the factors that may affect the reliability of testimony, while also identifying elements that can improve witness quality. Drawing from a range of disciplines, the book provides access to knowledge not easily found elsewhere and promotes a thorough, interdisciplinary approach to evaluating witness evidence in the specific context of sexual offence trials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents of Witness Testimony in Sexual Cases: Evidential, Investigative and Scientific Perspectives:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_details_bg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"toc_tab\" class=\"pdptab\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"content\" class=\"content_centre_double product_biblio increased_font_size\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"expanding_content_container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Evidential perspectives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1:Witness testimony: Context, vulnerabilities and issues\u003cbr\u003e2:Prosecuting sexual offences in England and Wales\u003cbr\u003e3:Disclosure issues in the investigation and trial of allegations of sexual assault\u003cbr\u003e4:Abuse of process and delayed prosecutions\u003cbr\u003e5:Two Aspects of the Statutory restriction on introducing the complainant s sexual history\u003cbr\u003e6:Bad Character provisions and their application to sexual offences\u003cbr\u003e7:Expert evidence in trials of sexual offences\u003cbr\u003e8:Defending serious sexual assault: Ethical and effective advocacy\u003cbr\u003e9:Sexual allegations against medical professionals\u003cbr\u003e10:Sexual allegations and evidence gathering in the family court\u003cbr\u003e11:International case studies\u003cbr\u003e12: Institutional abuse inquiries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Investigative and scientific perspectives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13:Analysing and improving the testimony of vulnerable witnesses interviewed under the Achieving Best Evidence protocol.\u003cbr\u003e14:Investigative practice\u003cbr\u003e15:Providing for the needs of witnesses\u003cbr\u003e16:Understanding what children say: Avoiding the pitfalls of child testimony\u003cbr\u003e17:Forensic science, forensic medicine and sexual crime\u003cbr\u003e18:The interpretation of clinical signs of sexual abuse in children\u003cbr\u003e19:Child and adolescent sexual assault examinations: Good practice and key issues\u003cbr\u003e20:Common psychiatric, psychological and learning disorders and treatment\u003cbr\u003e21:Neurological memory disorders\u003cbr\u003e22:Memory and reliability: Developments and controversial issues\u003cbr\u003e23:How misconceptions about memory may undermine witness testimony\u003cbr\u003e24:Pathological lying\u003cbr\u003e25:Conclusion\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_centre_single\"\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews and Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_centre_single\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Understanding the difficulties faced by vulnerable and intimidated victims is essential to improving our service to them. This book will help investigators, lawyers and advocates to understand factors that can improve the quality of witness testimony in these complex cases.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlison Saunders, Director of Public Prosecutions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Like never before, there is a need for the conscientious practitioner in cases of a sexual nature to ensure that they are armed with the essentials of trial preparation and the practice of advocacy in this field. This work undoubtedly deserves to sit alongside Rook and Ward and the Toolkits from the Advocatesâ Gateway on the practitioner's shelf, such is its worth and weight.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTony Cross QC, former Chairman, Criminal Bar Association\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It would be difficult to find a more lucid analysis of statutory provision and of authority which can then be applied to the working day in Crown Courts nationwide. Struggling with the intractable is suddenly less worrying - it might not be intractable at all, given the accrued wisdom scholarship and good sense these pages offer.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Right Honourable Lady Justice Rafferty QC, Chairman of the Board of the Judicial College of England and Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book is a wonderful resource and required reading for anyone who wants to understand this important subject. It combines a wealth of valuable information from different disciplines with great practical insight.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHis Honour Judge Nicholas Hilliard QC, the Recorder of London\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is a 'must-read' book for all legal justice professionals, and experts, concerned with sexual cases. It is written in a simple, comprehensible way by leading academics, authoritative experts and senior practitioners. The diverse background of the contributing authors leads to a refreshing mix of styles, akin to attending a conference with a variety of speakers.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWitness Testimony in Sexual Cases\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eidentifies and achieves the difficult task of bridging the knowledge gap that sometimes exists between the law and science in courts, especially in relation to the psychological sciences. The short chapters make the messages contained within them very easy to absorb. The international comparative perspective provides a stimulating and added dynamic to the text. This book will be an invaluable resource for every lawyer and justice professional, whether in the family, criminal or regulatory arena.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeslie Cuthbert, Vice-Chair of the Solicitors Association of Higher Court Advocates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind more books like Witness Testimony in Sexual Cases: Evidential, Investigative and Scientific Perspectives:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33, 33, 212);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.joshualegalartgallery.com\/collections\/common-law-library\" title=\"UK Titles\" style=\"color: rgb(33, 33, 212);\"\u003eUK Titles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Law Books Malaysia | Joshua Legal Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45043110576324,"sku":null,"price":675.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/0405\/4062\/files\/kqsQHnhiSTV_1.png?v=1754443067","url":"https:\/\/www.joshualegalartgallery.com\/products\/witness-testimony-in-sexual-cases-evidential-investigative-and-scientific-perspectives-2016","provider":"Law Books Malaysia | Joshua Legal Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}