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Personal Statement
Dr Rhonda Wheate has dual qualifications in Science (University Medal for chemistry, Hons Class I) and Law (Hons Class I). Building upon this, Rhonda's PhD research examined how well real juries in criminal trials comprehend scientific evidence. Her later research has focused on expert evidence; forensic science; judicial, legal & juror comprehension; and more recently, on Clinical Legal Education.
Rhonda is the Director of the Clinical LLB at the UStrath Law School, as well as supervising Hons, Masters and PhD students in areas related to the above research.
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor of Laws, Australian National University
Doctor of Science, University of New South Wales, University College, Australian Defence Force Academy
Bachelor of Science, University of Western Sydney
Keywords
- criminal justice
- criminal law
- expert evidence
- forensic science
- jury trials
- Clinical legal education
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evidence
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witness
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Law
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comprehension
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ability
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Projects 2017 2018
- 1 Finished
Public Confidence and Partnership in Policing
Scottish Institute for Policing Research
1/10/17 → 26/12/18
Project: Research
Research Output 2006 2010
The importance of DNA evidence to juries in criminal trials
Wheate, R., 1 Apr 2010, In : International Journal of Evidence and Proof. 14, 2, p. 129–145 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
DNA
evidence
speculation
frustration
witness
A tale of two approaches - the NAS report and the Law Commission consultation paper on forensic science
Wheate, R. M. & Jamieson, A., 30 Sep 2009, In : International Commentary on Evidence. 7, 2, 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Law
science
prosecution
legal proceedings
Academy of Sciences
Activities 2012 2012
- 1 Examination
External Examiner - Edinburgh Napier University - Law of Evidence
Rhonda Wheate (External Examiner)2012 → …
Activity: Examination types › Examination