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Schmidt, William Murray. "Wrongful convictions." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2015. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.709036.

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Whittington, Kari. "The Influence of Population on Wrongful Convictions." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2016. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc955047/.

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With criminal cases continuing to be exonerated across the United States, research must be done on the subject to advance current practices to reduce its occurrence in the future. This study combines county population data with the National Registry of Exonerations to analyze the contributing factors to wrongful convictions and the possible effect of population on their frequency. The objective of this study was to identify specific policy changes based on the five contributing factors to wrongful convictions that could be applied to population specific areas. The results yielded multiple patterns that are discussed thoroughly. These findings allowed the introduction of policy changes and proposals for future research.
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Ross, Annie Elizabeth. "Wrongful Convictions as a Result of Public Defender Representation." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2010. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1761.

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Our criminal justice system works very hard to prevent criminals from harming other individuals; however, unfortunately mistakes happen. One wrongful conviction is one too many. There are multiple factors that can be assumed to be the cause of wrongful convictions. However, due to the lack of directly related research, the determents are not well established. The following research addresses wrongful convictions as a result of public defender representation. Through the process of theory construction, the research uses critical race theory and social disorganization theory to show the relationship between court appointed representation and wrongful convictions. A new theory is also established that is referred to as the partial load reduction theory. This theory establishes the relationship that exists between wrongful convictions and public defender representation and provides solutions as well as new avenues for future research.
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Malleson, Kate. "Appeals against conviction in the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)." Thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science (University of London), 1996. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.364357.

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Green, Andrew. "Fitting up : an analysis of the manufacture of wrongful convictions." Thesis, Keele University, 1995. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.283976.

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David, Lisa. "Wrongful convictions : a review and assessment of miscarriage of justice in Canada." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/27949.

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Despite the checks and balances of our criminal justice system many cases of wrongful convictions have occurred. In Canada, the government has responded to wrongful convictions by creating a legislative process whereby someone claiming they have been wrongfully convicted can apply to the Federal Minister of Justice based on a miscarriage of justice. The postconviction review process allows the Minister of Justice to refer cases back to courts if, he or she is satisfied that a new trial or hearing should be directed. The Department of Justice initiated internal changes to the postconviction review process in 1994 after serious criticism about the process. The changes created were not significant enough to curb more criticism and the need arose to rectify the problems again. Possible reform options included; the creation of a separate agency for reviewing criminal convictions, the elimination of s.690 altogether with a broadening of the scope of appellate review, or amending the s.690 process. In 2002 the Government decided to amend the existing process and ss.696.1 to 696.6 of the Criminal Code and the applicable regulations are Canada’s current legislative postconviction review process. It has been eight years since these legislative changes were made and this thesis is going to assess whether the changes were an effective response to the criticisms that plagued the previous process. A look at the legislative changes along with an in-depth statistical analysis is conducted to determine if the process addressed the criticisms of not being independent, open, effective, and accessible. The years have shown, that there has been little real improvement in the function of the system. The changes made were not substantial enough to check the existing problems. The need to reassess the situation is still paramount. After canvassing the options for reform I conclude that the only viable option is to create an independent criminal convictions review body. I hope that the carefully considered and consolidated research for this thesis will allow the government to take notice of the genuine need of those struggling to gain access to a system that should run and effectively and efficiently.
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Johnson, Terry L. "Eyewitness Testimony, False Confession, and Human Performance Technology: An Examination of Wrongful Convictions." University of Toledo / OhioLINK, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1379676653.

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Braiden, Patricia Lynn. "Wrongful convictions and section 690 of the Criminal Code, an analysis of Canada's last-resort remedy." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 2000. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/ftp03/MQ51304.pdf.

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Laryea, Ebenezer. "Wrongful convictions/miscarriages of justice, law as a system, and the story of the little girl." Thesis, University of Southampton, 2016. https://eprints.soton.ac.uk/392640/.

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As one of humanity’s most vital social systems, Law plays a pivotal role in being the glue which keeps society functioning. Law’s function in society is to prescribe the rules by which we can all live safe, decent, fulfilling and just lives. The way Law relates and applies to us therefore, becomes extremely important. Wrongful Convictions/Miscarriages of Justice are very opposite to what we expect to see after Law’s processes have run their course, and they are very opposite to the achievements that we envisage for Law. Yet, they do occur - and their problematic occurrence poses certain questions for Law; chief among them, the question of how we address wrongful convictions/miscarriages of justice. Wrongful convictions/Miscarriages of Justice occur when decision making gets locked up within extremes. Addressing wrongful convictions/miscarriages thus requires that we avoid extremes in Legal decision making. The manner in which Judges conduct Legal decision-making therefore becomes quite central in the effort to address wrongful convictions/miscarriages of justice. Middle decision-making, through the striking of a mean, is argued as most yielding in avoiding extremes, as well as most yielding in addressing the issue of wrongful convictions/miscarriages of justice. Judges must re-train themselves to think and act in a manner which allows for Middle Legal Decision making. Judges must be flexible, abandon their default and traditional modes of Legal decision-making when necessary, take note of circumstance, pay attention to the stories of the individuals that are placed before them, and be willing to act as every set of facts exclusively demand.
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Lattner, Elizabeth Jane. "Perceived Black Criminality and its Impact on Contributors to Wrongful Convictions in Cases of African American Men." Ohio University / OhioLINK, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1596562489583628.

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