Centre for Forensic Science
We are pursuing several projects with special permission of the Attorney General of Western Australia.
The three main areas of focus are:
- Jury Intimidation: a report on the prevalence and nature of juror intimidation in Western Australia was made public in April 2010.
- Juries and Expert Evidence: an examination of the way in which jurors deal with forensic evidence, and the implications for lawyers and forensic practitioners.
- The Jury Experience: a wide ranging quantitative and qualitative study of the experiences of a large group (~1000) of modern WA jurors. This project aims to provide a substantial insight into the experiences of jurors through interviews. It is anticipated that the findings will assist policy-makers to improve the jury system.
We welcome enquiries from law, psychology and forensic science honours and postgraduate students interested in becoming part of this exciting research.
University information
CRICOS Code: 00126G
