{"product_id":"cross-examination-on-trial-advocacy-and-vulnerability-in-criminal-trials","title":"Cross-Examination on Trial: Advocacy and Vulnerability in Criminal Trials","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross-Examination on Trial: Advocacy and Vulnerability in Criminal Trials (Hardcover, 216 pages) – Bristol University Press, 2025. Language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAmid growing public concern about the negative effect cross-examination has on vulnerable witnesses, this book examines the effect of recent reforms to the practice across the different jurisdictions of the UK and Ireland. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Drawing on observations and transcripts of trials and interviews with judges, advocates and intermediaries, the book provides an evaluation of cross-examination in trials involving vulnerable witnesses and the extent to which reforms are producing meaningful change. The book’s analysis sheds new light on the significance of cross-examination in criminal trials and provides evidence-based solutions for further changes to enable vulnerable witnesses to give their best evidence to the court.\u003c\/p\u003e  \n\n                                         Editorial Reviews                   Review   ‘Authoritative and insightful, drawing on original empirical research to develop comprehensive and contemporary perspectives on the laws and policies discussed.’ Andrew Choo, Monash University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘A comprehensive and formidable analysis of cross-examination and adversarial criminal trial reform in support of the vulnerable.’ Tyrone Kirchengast, The University of Sydney Law School\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘The authors have meticulously tracked a cultural revolution, the modernisation of cross-examination. I believe this book is essential reading for anyone who cares about obtaining the best evidence in court.’ Penny Cooper, author and barrister (rtd)           About the Author   Jonathan Doak is Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Criminal Justice at Nottingham Trent University.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn Jackson is Professor Emeritus of Comparative Criminal Law and Procedure at the University of Nottingham.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDebbie Cooper is Associate Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham and Visiting Research Fellow at Nottingham Trent University.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCandida Saunders is a legal researcher, formerly Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Nottingham.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavid Wright is an Associate Professor in Linguistics at Nottingham Trent University.                                           ","brand":"Jonathan Doak, John Jackson, Debbie Cooper, Candida Saunders, David Wright","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46068913242346,"sku":"9781529227222","price":125.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/5301\/6298\/files\/91SwkBbJ0gL._SL1500.jpg?v=1781190249","url":"https:\/\/textbookme.store\/products\/cross-examination-on-trial-advocacy-and-vulnerability-in-criminal-trials","provider":"TextbookMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}