Does the sex of judges matter? Analysis of sentencing in sex crimes in Spain
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Published online on March 26, 2024
Abstract
Criminology & Criminal Justice, Volume 26, Issue 2, Page 508-527, April 2026.
More women are increasingly joining the judiciary, especially during the last four decades. This has led to more research on the influence of sex on judicial decisions. Judge’s sex is a non-legal factor whose importance lies in the generally acknowledged ...
More women are increasingly joining the judiciary, especially during the last four decades. This has led to more research on the influence of sex on judicial decisions. Judge’s sex is a non-legal factor whose importance lies in the generally acknowledged ...