Explaining Different Conviction Rates Across Different Legal Systems: A Comparative Exercise
By: Paolo D’Anselmi
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.36745/ijca.681 | Journal eISSN: 2156-7964
Language: English
Page range: 3 - 3
Published on: Jun 12, 2026
Published by: International Association for Court Administration
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