How to fix wrongful convictions in Jamaica: An interview with Kent Roach
In this conversation, I discuss the complexities of wrongful convictions with Professor Kent Roach.
Professor Roach is the author of the book Wrongfully Convicted (Updated and Expanded Edition): Guilty Pleas, Imagined Crimes, and What Canada Must Do to Safeguard Justice. It was this book that inspired me to start exploring wrongful convictions in Jamaica.
The discussion explores real cases, the role of DNA evidence, the impact of eyewitness testimony, and the systemic issues within the justice system.
Professor Roach explores the psychological aspects of denial surrounding wrongful convictions and the importance of legal education and reform in preventing such injustices.
The discussion also touches on the implications of the death penalty and the need for better forensic science to ensure accuracy in convictions.
Links
A review of Kent Roach’s book I wrote back in January: Wrongfully Convicted: A Sobering Look at Canada’s Justice System
Get Kent’s Book: Wrongfully Convicted (Updated and Expanded Edition): Guilty Pleas, Imagined Crimes, and What Canada Must Do to Safeguard Justice (this is an affiliate link, which means I receive a commission if you buy the book using that link).
Here’s the Podcast where I first heard Professor Roach: Professor Kent Roach on the Charter A Course Podcast - S4E1: Constitutional Remedies
