Wrongful Convictions and Miscarriages of Justice

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This course examines the contemporary issue of wrongful convictions and other miscarriages of justice within the criminal justice system. The unintended consequences of various actions within the system will be critically analyzed and their impact on modern society will be reviewed. Beyond issues, potential solutions to modern systematic problems will be discussed with their vitality examined in light of existing criminological and sociological empirical research.