The impact of victim impact statements on legal decisions in criminal proceedings: A systematic review of the literature across jurisdictions and decision types
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DOI: 10.1016/j.avb.2020.101512
Abstract: Abstract Purpose Legal scholars have criticized the introduction of victim impact statement (VIS) delivery in criminal proceedings due to their potential of biasing legal decisions about guilt and sentencing. The purpose of this study was… read more here.
Keywords: vis delivery; impact; review; legal decisions ... See more keywords
Determining and Reflective Judgments: Two Approaches to Understanding Legal Decisions
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DOI: 10.11590/abhps.2019.3.02
Abstract: this article examines legal judgments in light of the two ways that, according to Kant, the Power of Judgment operates. After analyzing both uses of this faculty, it justifies that legal decisions can be considered… read more here.
Keywords: reflective judgments; two approaches; judgments two; determining reflective ... See more keywords