Abstract
Which is it? Is psychology and law a subdiscipline and, if so, of psychology, of law or both? Is it an example of two disciplines collaborating towards greater understanding of their interrelationship, and if so is it best described as psychology in law, law in psychology or psychology and law? Should it be broadened to 'behavioural sciences' rather than just 'psychology&'? Or is it a coming together, a commitment, of psychologists and lawyers to improve the quality and efficiency of our laws and legal systems? Clearly we do not have a consensus on such issues. Does that matter? Do we need to decide? Are we missing anything by not identifying, debating and tackling such issues?
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Handbook of psychology in legal contexts |
| Editors | David Carson, Ray Bull |
| Place of Publication | Chichester |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Pages | 1-27 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780471498742 |
| Publication status | Published - 2003 |