Credibility and the limits of expert evidence in Scots criminal law

Fiona Raitt

Credibility and the limits of expert evidence in Scots criminal law

Fiona Raitt

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Considers the rules of evidence on the admissibility of expert psychological evidence in criminal cases. Discusses the evaluation of the credibility of a witness and credibility and the admissibility of expert evidence. Proposes that expert evidence as to behavior should be admitted.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	29-44
Number of pages	16
Journal	Juridical Review
Issue number	1
Publication status	Published - 2003

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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

Criminal evidence
Admissibility
Credibility
Expert evidence
Scotland

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Credibility and the limits of expert evidence in Scots criminal law

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