How do jurors in Scotland perceive pre-recorded evidence and how, if at all, does this differ from the way in which they perceive live evidence? Does the way in which evidence is delivered, either pre-recorded or live, impact upon juror decision-making and jury deliberations?

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The Scottish Government’s Vision for Justice aims to establish an effective, modern person-centred and trauma-informed approach to justice in which everyone can have trust, including as victims, those accused of crimes and as individuals in civil disputes. As such, Justice Analytical Services have identified the theme of ‘Justice Processes & Experiences’ as a research priority. Robust research on justice processes, the experiences of complainers and the accused as well as the functioning of juries will inform work towards this aim.

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