Will piloting juryless trials for rape cases in Scotland lead to a reduction in bias?

Elaine Jackson

School of Business and Creative Industries

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The piloting of juryless trials for rape and attempted rape cases has the potential to reduce bias in the decision-making process. However, the question remains: Will these changes lead to higher conviction rates due to the removal of potentially biased jurors?

Period	23 Jun 2023

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Title	Will piloting juryless trials for rape cases in Scotland lead to a reduction in bias?
Media name/outlet	OU
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	23/06/23
Description	The piloting of juryless trials for rape and attempted rape cases has the potential to reduce bias in the decision-making process. However, the question remains: Will these changes lead to higher conviction rates due to the removal of potentially biased jurors?
URL	https://www.open.edu/openlearn/society-politics-law/law/will-piloting-juryless-trials-rape-cases-scotland-lead-reduction-bias
Persons	Elaine Jackson

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