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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Using a flow-chart to improve comprehension of jury instructions |
Author: | Semmler, C. Brewer, N. |
Citation: | Psychiatry Psychology and Law, 2002; 9(2):262-270 |
Publisher: | Australian Acad Press |
Issue Date: | 2002 |
ISSN: | 1321-8719 1934-1687 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Carolyn Semmler and Neil Brewer |
Abstract: | The effectiveness of providing a flow-chart to supplement traditional methods of delivering jury instructions was investigated using an experimental design. Two hundred and thirty-four mock-jurors listened to a case summary and judge's instructions (in one of eight formats) regarding the law of self-defence. They were then required to (a) write a description of the main elements of self-defence, (b) render a judgment as to the applicability of self-defence to the case heard, and (c) apply their knowledge to four novel scenarios. Mock-jurors performed relatively poorly when describing self-defence elements and in applying them to the case heard and the novel scenarios. Having a flow-chart for reference while deliberating about the case facilitated descriptions of the criteria for self-defence, particularly for the elements of self-defence law that were most poorly described. Suggestions for structuring presentation of information to further improve juror comprehension were provided. |
Description: | Copyright © 2002 Australian Academic Press Pty. Ltd. |
DOI: | 10.1375/pplt.2002.9.2.262 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1375/pplt.2002.9.2.262 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 6 Psychology publications |
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