Can false memory evidence sway a trial?

Date of lecture: Tuesday 8 February 2022 About the lecture: In the light of famous recent trials and allegations in the US and UK, the question of how - and whether - we should talk about memory research in the courtroom has become a hotly debated issue. In this lecture Dr Julia Shaw will explain the concept of false memory and how memory experts can play an important role in educating judges and juries on the reliability of memory. She will also discuss some of the complexities of working as an expert witness, which can come with ethical questions and both personal and professional hazards. About the speaker: Dr Julia Shaw, Honorary Research Associate at Division of Psychology and Language Sciences (PALS), UCL.