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Society, Politics & Law
Jurors who believe rape myths contribute to dismal conviction rates – but judge-only trials won’t solve the problem
Lee Curley and James Munro compare the ideas and attitudes to the future of rape trials in Scotland.
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Society, Politics & Law
Weighing up the reliability of expert criminal evidence
Caroline Derry and Ian M. Kennedy debate the effects of forensic and linguistic distinctions on real-life decision making.
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Society, Politics & Law
How Do Jurors Decide When a Witness is Telling the Truth?
Professor Fiona Leverick deciphers the mysteries of one of jurors' most important decisions.
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Society, Politics & Law
The value and progress of jury research in Scotland
Professor James Chalmers reports on the findings - and questions - brought about by the Scottish Jury Research project.
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Society, Politics & Law
Jury Decision-Making: What’s the Story?
What is the 'story model' theory - and how can it be applied to understanding jury decision making?
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Society, Politics & Law
Tackling juror trauma and stress
What is the impact of jury duty? How can we tackle the trauma and support jurors?
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History & The Arts
Two kings, two very different coronations
The upcoming coronation of King Charles III on 6th May has been billed as a modern and pared back version of the centuries-old ceremony at Westminster Abbey, with a modest guest list and a shorter run time than the last coronation in 1953.
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Society, Politics & Law
The Good Friday Agreement and the future of the union
Was The Good Friday Agreement a success - and if so, for whom? Mark Neale investigates.
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Society, Politics & Law
Mo Mowlam and The Good Friday Agreement
Henrietta Norton recounts Mo Mowlam's story, and her importance for The Good Friday Agreement.
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Society, Politics & Law
Reflections on the Northern Ireland Economy 25 years after the Good Friday Agreement
Professor Leslie Budd explores the question: what has been the state of the Northern Ireland Economy for the past 25 years?
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Society, Politics & Law
OpenLearn Scotland
In this hub you'll find an abundance of FREE resources on the nation's history, society and culture.
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OpenLearn Ireland
Change in the West of Ireland
Introducing a collection of articles asking 'How can unique and distinctive regions, like the West of Ireland, retain the qualities that make them unique while continuing to modernise and interact with the wider world?'