Description du projet
Une architecture de choix pour appréhender les décisions de condamnation
L’acte de condamnation marque un moment déterminant où le pouvoir de punir de l’État se superpose aux libertés personnelles d’un individu. Ce processus est façonné par un ensemble complexe de dynamiques décisionnelles qui demeurent largement inexplorées. Le projet Sentrix, financé par le CER, se propose d’améliorer notre compréhension des décisions de condamnation par le biais d’une architecture de choix. Il développera un cadre complet qui saisit l’environnement multidimensionnel de la condamnation, et se concentre sur des éléments tels que le pouvoir discrétionnaire des juges et les nuances procédurales. Plutôt que d’établir une simple distinction entre les facteurs juridiques et non juridiques, le projet met en avant les mécanismes de la condamnation en recourt à une méta-analyse de la documentation existante, des ateliers, des observations dans les salles d’audience et des entretiens. Cette initiative a pour ambition d’influencer les réformes juridiques et politiques afin d’améliorer l’impartialité du système judiciaire.
Objectif
"The act of sentencing represents a critical juncture at which the power of the state to punish intersects with the personal freedoms of the individual. It is governed by an intricate set of decision-making dynamics, for which we lack a cohesive understanding. This ground-breaking project seeks to fill this gap by introducing a fresh perspective rooted in choice architecture, aiming to devise a comprehensive theoretical matrix that systematically captures the multi-dimensional nature of sentencing decisions.
Employing the notion of the decision-making environment, the project seeks to map out the ""sentencing environment"" – a concept that includes both well-researched elements like judicial discretion and less examined factors such as procedural nuances and habitual decisions. The objective is to move beyond the dichotomy of legal vs. non-legal factors, using choice architecture in a non-traditional way: not to guide decisions but to understand the sentencing landscape and its mechanics.
The methodology encompasses a metanalysis of existing literature supplemented by workshops, and testing the initial findings through courtroom observation, interviews, and experiments with practitioners to develop a typology of sentencing frameworks. These will be tested against real-world practices and subjected to computer simulations using agent-based modeling, providing a visual representation of the sentencing environment.
The project is pioneering for several reasons. Firstly, it unites fragmented research into a holistic picture, employing an interdisciplinary approach that promises greater transparency in sentencing. Secondly, it uses visualization and simulation as tools for communication and strategic reform, potentially influencing legal and policy directions. Lastly, it offers insights into how various sentencing dimensions interact with human decision-making, contributing to a fairer justice system and a deeper understanding of legal behaviour."
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Programme(s)
- HORIZON.1.1 - European Research Council (ERC) Main Programme
Thème(s)
Régime de financement
HORIZON-ERC - HORIZON ERC GrantsInstitution d’accueil
1000 Ljubljana
Slovénie