What Was Demonstrated in Gotell's Study of 16 Sexual Assault

question 96

Multiple Choice

What was demonstrated in Gotell's study of 16 sexual assault cases where judges had been asked by the defence for records about the complainants?

• A)that records are disclosed to the accused on the basis of discriminatory rationales
• B)that judges varied in their emphases about the relevant factors found in the Criminal Code
• C)that judges interpret the law consistently
• D)that judges are most concerned about equality when they make their decisions

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