Criteria-Based Content Analysis (CBCA): A meta-analytic review
Amado, B. G.; Arce, R.; Fariña, F. (2016). Criteria-Based Content Analysis (CBCA): A meta-analytic review. Psychology, Public Policy, and Law.
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What consequences should the courts’ scientific errors have?
This opinion article examines how scientific misunderstandings and methodological errors by courts can undermine legal certainty. The author argues that when courts rely on flawed interpretations of scientific or expert evidence, the consequences extend far beyond individual cases. Such errors risk becoming normalized through precedent, appellate confirmation, and institutional inertia. The text emphasizes that courts often lack sufficient methodological competence to critically assess scientific claims, particularly in complex areas such as forensic psychology and evidentiary evaluation. When mistakes are identified after conviction, the legal system is frequently reluctant to acknowledge or correct them, prioritizing finality over accuracy. The article raises the question of what legal consequences should follow when courts demonstrably err in their use of science: whether convictions should be revisited, whether accountability mechanisms should exist, and how appellate courts should respond. Ultimately, the piece frames scientific error not as a marginal issue, but as a structural threat to the rule of law, arguing that legal certainty depends on courts’ ability to distinguish between evidence-based reasoning and pseudo-scientific assumptions. -
Police student charged with five rapes
News article reporting on charges brought against a police student accused of multiple rapes, outlining the allegations and the ongoing judicial process.
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Gender equality requires legal certainty
Opinion article arguing that genuine gender equality depends on strong legal safeguards and due process, warning against sacrificing legal certainty in the pursuit of symbolic justice.
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Woman who accused a man of sexual offences is herself convicted
News article reporting on a court case where a woman was convicted after falsely identifying a man as a sexual offender, highlighting legal consequences of false accusations.
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The justice system must gain knowledge about men’s vulnerability
This opinion piece addresses the lack of institutional awareness within the justice system regarding men’s exposure to violence and abuse. The author argues that prevailing assumptions about gender and victimhood contribute to systematic blind spots, where male victims are less likely to be recognized, believed, or adequately supported. The article highlights how stereotypes about masculinity, strength, and emotional resilience can discourage men from reporting abuse and can influence how authorities interpret their accounts. Within legal proceedings, this lack of understanding may result in inadequate investigations, misinterpretation of evidence, or the dismissal of men’s experiences as less credible or less serious. The author calls for improved education and training within the justice system, including police, prosecutors, and courts, to ensure that male vulnerability is understood within a broader framework of victimology. Recognizing men’s exposure to violence is presented not as a zero-sum issue, but as a necessary step toward a more inclusive and legally sound approach to justice and equal protection under the law. -
Detained SD politician denies rape allegation
News report covering a case in which a detained Swedish politician denies allegations of rape, outlining the accusations, legal process, and responses from involved parties.
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When smoke turns into fire and the rule of law burns
Opinion piece warning that moral panic, speculation, and weakened legal safeguards risk escalating into systemic damage to the rule of law.
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The rule of law’s failure forces parents to become activists
Personal opinion article describing how parents become activists after believing their children were wrongfully convicted, framing this activism as a response to systemic failures and long-term stigma in sexual-offence cases.
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Mannaminne’s fight for the wrongfully convicted continues
News summary reporting that a substantial share of those convicted for negligent rape under Sweden’s consent law are teenagers, highlighting debates about youth, alcohol, and legal definitions.