Wrongful Convictions

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Examines the causes and consequences of wrongful convictions in Canada. Particular attention is placed on role of criminal justice actors (police, courts, juries, lawyers), eyewitness testimony, false confessions, forensic misconduct, and DNA exonerations. The impact of wrongful convictions on the accused, victims, and the justice system is highlighted. Prerequisite: 4.0 university credits.