EP#159 | How Expert Evidence Contributes to Wrongful Convictions

In this episode of Not on Record, hosts Josephn and Diana discuss a recent Ontario Court of Appeal case that addresses concerns about expert evidence in sexual assault trials. They explore the admissibility of expert testimony on the neurobiology of trauma and its effects on memory, highlighting potential issues with such evidence. The hosts examine the legal framework for admitting expert evidence, including the Mohan test and subsequent case law. They emphasize the importance of scrutinizing expert testimony to prevent wrongful convictions and distinguish between hard and soft sciences in expert evidence. Website: http://www.NotOnRecordpodcast.com Sign up to our email list - http://eepurl.com/hw3g99 Social Media Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/NotonRecord Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notonrecordpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notonrecordpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notonrecord Telegram: https://t.me/NotOnRecord Minds: http://www.minds.com/notonrecord Audio Platforms Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F2ssnX7ktfGH8OzH4QsuX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-on-record-podcast/id1565405753 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/notonrecord Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-842207 For more information on criminal law issues go to Neuberger & Partners LLP http://www.nrlawyers.com. Produced by Possibly Correct Media www.PossiblyCorrect.com