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Published in: Journal of Nonverbal Behavior 1/2021

09-08-2020 | Commentary

Justice and Nonverbal Communication in a Post-pandemic World: An Evidence-Based Commentary and Cautionary Statement for Lawyers and Judges

Authors: Vincent Denault, Miles L. Patterson

Published in: Journal of Nonverbal Behavior | Issue 1/2021

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Abstract

On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic. The new physical distancing rules have had many consequences, some of which are felt throughout the justice system. Courts across the world limited their operations. Nonetheless, given that justice delayed is justice denied, many jurisdictions have turned to technologies for urgent matters. This paper offers an evidence-based comment and caution for lawyers and judges who could be inclined, for concerns such as cost and time saving, to permanently step aside from in-person trials. Using nonverbal communication research, in conjunction with American and Canadian legal principles, we argue that such a decision could harm the integrity of the justice system.

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Metadata
Title
Justice and Nonverbal Communication in a Post-pandemic World: An Evidence-Based Commentary and Cautionary Statement for Lawyers and Judges
Authors
Vincent Denault
Miles L. Patterson
Publication date
09-08-2020
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Nonverbal Behavior / Issue 1/2021
Print ISSN: 0191-5886
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3653
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10919-020-00339-x

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