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Dr. Lee John Curley is a Lecturer in Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University, specializing in juror decision-making processes and cognitive biases within legal contexts. His research focuses on the psychological aspects of legal decision making, particularly examining how jurors reach verdicts in criminal trials and how cognitive biases influence these decisions.
Dr. Curley's primary research interests include juror decision making, cognitive bias, forensic cognition, decision science, eyewitness testimony, and the Scottish legal system. His work frequently examines the three-verdict system used in Scotland (guilty, not guilty, and not proven), investigating how this unique system affects juror behavior compared to traditional two-verdict systems. He has conducted extensive research on how conspiracy mindsets, defendant ethnicity, and complainant sexuality impact jury decisions, particularly in sensitive cases like male-on-male rape.
His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on methodological approaches to studying juror behavior, with several meta-analyses and critiques of existing experimental designs. Dr. Curley's work bridges psychology and law, contributing to both academic understanding and practical legal reforms. His research has been cited in discussions about potential reforms to Scotland's jury system and has informed debates about rape conviction rates and juror bias.
Dr. Curley actively engages with the public through podcasts and media appearances, discussing topics such as cognitive bias in forensic decisions, rape myths in jury deliberations, and the psychological evaluation of jury systems. He serves as an external examiner for psychology modules at the University of St Andrews and is accepting PhD students interested in his research areas.
