Cross-Examination on Trial: Advocacy and Vulnerability in Criminal Trials

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Jonathan Doak (Nottingham Trent University) John Jackson (University of Nottingham)

Cross-Examination on Trial

Advocacy and Vulnerability in Criminal Trials

Jonathan Doak (Nottingham Trent University), John Jackson (University of Nottingham), Debbie Cooper (University of Nottingham) , Candida Saunders (University of Nottingham)

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Bristol University Press
06 November 2025

Advocacy; International criminal law; Criminal procedure

Amid growing public concern about the negative effect cross-examination has on vulnerable witnesses, this book examines the effect of recent reforms to cross-examination across the different jurisdictions of the UK and Ireland.

By: Jonathan Doak (Nottingham Trent University), John Jackson (University of Nottingham), Debbie Cooper (University of Nottingham), Candida Saunders (University of Nottingham), David Wright (Nottingham Trent University)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529227222
ISBN 10: 1529227224
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 06 November 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part 1: Mapping the Normative and Legal Landscape 1. Introduction 2. The Theory of Cross-Examination 3. Catalysts for Change Part 2: Mapping the Cross-Examination of Vulnerable Witnesses 4. The Practice of Cross-Examination 5. The Reform of Cross-Examination: Special Measures and Ground Rules Hearings 6. The Language of Cross-Examination 7. The Culture of Cross-Examination: Education and Training Part 3: The Future of Cross-Examination 8. Conclusions

Jonathan Doak is Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Criminal Justice at Nottingham Trent University. John Jackson is Professor Emeritus of Comparative Criminal Law and Procedure at the University of Nottingham. Debbie Cooper is Associate Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham and Visiting Research Fellow at Nottingham Trent University. Candida Saunders is a legal researcher, formerly Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Nottingham. David Wright is an Associate Professor in Linguistics at Nottingham Trent University.

Reviews for Cross-Examination on Trial: Advocacy and Vulnerability in Criminal Trials

‘Authoritative and insightful, drawing on original empirical research to develop comprehensive and contemporary perspectives on the laws and policies discussed.’ Andrew Choo, Monash University ‘A comprehensive and formidable analysis of cross-examination and adversarial criminal trial reform in support of the vulnerable.’ Tyrone Kirchengast, The University of Sydney Law School ‘The authors have meticulously tracked a cultural revolution, the modernisation of cross-examination. I believe this book is essential reading for anyone who cares about obtaining the best evidence in court.’ Penny Cooper, author and barrister (rtd)