Redressing miscarriages of justice : practice and procedure in (international) criminal cases / / by Geert-Jan Alexander Knoops.

• Author: Knoops, Geert-Jan G. J.
• Year of Publication: 2013
• Edition: 2nd rev. ed.
• Language: English
• Series: International and Comparative Criminal Law Series 24.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (245 p.)
• Notes: Includes index.

In Redressing Miscarriages of Justice (2nd edition) Geert-Jan Alexander Knoops offers an extensive review of the (procedural) mechanisms available in different (international) criminal law systems, in order to prevent and redress miscarriages of justice. The mechanisms will be illustrated on the basis of the causes of miscarriages of justice. Disclosure deficiencies, false confessions, eyewitness misidentification and (fraudulent) forensic sciences are all topics that pass in review. The new chapter to this 2nd edition gives particular insight from a defence perspective; it delves into the issue of challenging and investigating forensic “science” reports and is illustrated with some vivid case examples. The book is essential to everyone studying and challenging wrongful convictions, since it combines both procedures and causes.

In Redressing Miscarriages of Justice (2nd edition) Geert-Jan Alexander Knoops offers an extensive review of the (procedural) mechanisms available in different (international) criminal law systems, in order to prevent and redress miscarriages of justice. The mechanisms will be illustrated on the basis of the causes of miscarriages of justice. Disclosure deficiencies, false confessions, eyewitness misidentification and (fraudulent) forensic sciences are all topics that pass in review. The new chapter to this 2nd edition gives particular insight from a defence perspective; it delves into the issue of challenging and investigating forensic “science” reports and is illustrated with some vivid case examples. The book is essential to everyone studying and challenging wrongful convictions, since it combines both procedures and causes.

Table of Contents

Preliminary Material / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 1. The Need For Effective Retrial Procedures In International Criminal Cases / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 2. Protection Against Miscarriages Of Justice Within International Criminal Law: An Erga Omnes Obligation / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 3. Causes And Pre-Disposing Factors Of Miscarriages Of Justice: A Legal Overview / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 4. Miscarriages Of Justice Originating From Disclosure Deficiencies In Criminal Cases / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 5. Miscarriages Of Justice Originating From False Or Unreliable Confessions And Plea Agreements / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 6. Miscarriages Of Justice Originating From Unsafe Identification Evidence In Criminal Cases / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 7. Retrial Standards And Procedures In International Criminal Cases / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 8. Forensic Sciences To Protect Against And Remedy Miscarriages Of Justice / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 9. Expert Evidence Requirements And Standards Within International Criminal Cases: Protection Against Miscarriages Of Justice / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 10. New And Changing Expert Evidence: Basis For Retrials In International Criminal Cases? / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 11. Procedural Mechanisms Sui Generis Against Miscarriages Of Justice / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 12. Recommendations And Future Guidelines As To The Protection Against Miscarriages Of Justice / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Table Of Authorities / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Table Of Cases / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Index / G.-J. A. Knoops.

Preliminary Material / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 1. The Need For Effective Retrial Procedures In International Criminal Cases / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 2. Protection Against Miscarriages Of Justice Within International Criminal Law: An Erga Omnes Obligation / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 3. Causes And Pre-Disposing Factors Of Miscarriages Of Justice: A Legal Overview / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 4. Miscarriages Of Justice Originating From Disclosure Deficiencies In Criminal Cases / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 5. Miscarriages Of Justice Originating From False Or Unreliable Confessions And Plea Agreements / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 6. Miscarriages Of Justice Originating From Unsafe Identification Evidence In Criminal Cases / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 7. Retrial Standards And Procedures In International Criminal Cases / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 8. Forensic Sciences To Protect Against And Remedy Miscarriages Of Justice / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 9. Expert Evidence Requirements And Standards Within International Criminal Cases: Protection Against Miscarriages Of Justice / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 10. New And Changing Expert Evidence: Basis For Retrials In International Criminal Cases? / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 11. Procedural Mechanisms Sui Generis Against Miscarriages Of Justice / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Chapter 12. Recommendations And Future Guidelines As To The Protection Against Miscarriages Of Justice / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Table Of Authorities / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Table Of Cases / G.-J. A. Knoops -- Index / G.-J. A. Knoops.