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Gravett, W.H. (Willem)
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2019-05-30T08:10:34Z |
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2019-05-30T08:10:34Z |
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2018 |
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dc.description.abstract |
In the previous part of this contribution I discussed the history of so-called
“demeanour evidence” and its current role in the law of evidence. I furthermore
examined the extensive empirical evidence that shows that demeanour – as a
means of accurate and reliable credibility assessment and decision-making in
litigation – essentially is worthless. Human lie detection is fraught with
difficulty. It is predicated upon a multitude of misconceptions about how liars
behave, including specific verbal and nonverbal cues commonly believed to
indicate dishonesty.
Below I continue with an analysis of the social science research data on
veracity judgments based on demeanour in order to attempt to answer the
question: Why are human beings such poor lie detectors? Next I expound upon
the reasons why lie detection in court might actually be more difficult than in a
laboratory setting. I then explore the potential impact of empirical findings upon
the principle of appellate deference to credibility findings of first instance. I
conclude by addressing the question regarding the appropriate response of the
legal system in the face of the overwhelming research data on the lack of
reliability of so-called “demeanour evidence”. |
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Procedural Law |
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Procedural Law |
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am2019 |
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http://www.lexisnexis.co.za |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Gravett, W.H. 2018, 'Spotting the liar in the witness box – how valuable is demeanour evidence really? (2)', Journal of Contemporary Roman Dutch Law / Tydskrif Vir Hedendaagse Romeins-Hollandse Reg, vol. 81, pp. 563-575. |
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dc.identifier.issn |
1682-4490 |
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http://hdl.handle.net/2263/69243 |
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en |
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dc.publisher |
LexisNexis |
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dc.rights |
LexisNexis |
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dc.subject |
Human lie detection |
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Veracity judgments |
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Lie detection in court |
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dc.subject |
Demeanour evidence |
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dc.title |
Spotting the liar in the witness box – how valuable is demeanour evidence really? (2) |
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dc.type |
Article |
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