List of Illustrations Preface 1. Introduction 2. Historical Background 3. Surveys into psychological evidence in court 4. Ethical and professional issues 5. The roles of the forensic psychologist 6. Psychological testing 7. Psycholinguistic techniques 8. Civil cases 9. Criminal cases 10. The assessment and the testimony: a psychological framework 1. Conclusions
G.H. Gudjonsson
'I will certainly recommend this book to psychologists working
within and for the UK court system and to other forensic
practitioners in need of greater understanding about the actual
roles and remit of forensic psychologists.' - Dr Lori Beth Bisbey,
Science & Justice 1998: 38(4)
'The book is admirably constructed and the material in it accurate
and meticulously researched. The end result is that these highly
eminent and experienced practitioner academics have produced an
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relevant can afford to be without. Furthermore, in this developing
field, it is essential that legal practitioners commence their
training in a way that encompasses areas that may hitherto have
been considered to be of little importance. A student solicitor, or
barrister, or even judge, would do well to familiarize themselves
with this book. Strongly recommended.' - A. Heaton-Armstrong,
Medicine Science Law
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will have an appeal well beyond those who have chosen forensic
psychology as their career. In sum, an excellent and authoritative
practical guide to a growing area of psychology. Psychologists with
any kind of professional contact with the judicial system will find
this to be a most valuable volume.' - P. de Silva, Behaviour
Research and Therapy
'In inverse proportion to the typical legal process, the book is
short and clear. Reading Forensic Psychology: A Guide to Practice
could prevent you from making serious mistakes with major
consequences for your client and yourself.' - Vincent Egan,
Clinical Psychology Forum
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