Why do individual jurors draw different conclusions about the verdict on the basis of the same evidence? Can judges and jurors detect if defendants or victims lie about what occurred with an intention to withhold the truth at a trial? Should courts treat children as competent witnesses when no forensic evidence presents in child sexual abuse cases? The lack of science-based knowledge in psychology in legal practices may result in disastrous consequences and injustice. Considering the interface between psychology, law, and the courts, this course explores the psychology in the courtroom. It aims to provide students with an opportunity to probe how psychological research can be applied to better inform legal practices in our society.
Ph.D. in Forensic Psychology (China University of Political Science and Law, 2010). Post Doctorate in Forensic Psychology (Gothenburg University, 2012). Worked as an organizational consultant in areas of leadership and cross-cultural competence training in Sweden. Also has worked as a teacher and researcher at universities in China, and was promoted to the position of associate professor in China. With DIS since 2016.
Long Study Tour
About this tour
This Study Tour to will provide you with an opportunity to explore the Nordic judicial system and criminal justice through academic visits. You will gain a profound understanding of how science-based psychological knowledge contributes to (or in some cases, fails to contribute to) legal practice. The tour will also allow you to explore and gain insight into the culture of Iceland through attending performances, visiting museums, and participating in social activities.
Learning outcomes
Develop a comprehensive understanding of psychological contributions to the Nordic judicial system
Engage in personal learning and development outside the classroom by actively participating and challenging preexisting ideas and assumptions
Gain a deeper and more nuanced understanding of how classroom theories about legal psychology can be applied to the real-world environment
Possible activities
Visit the Supreme Court of Iceland, The Committee on the Rights of the Child, and the Reykjavik prison
Experience the Icelandic Barnahus to learn about child-friendly forensic and medical examinations
Learn from top researchers at the University of Iceland
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