https://www.pioneerpublisher.com/slj/issue/feed Studies in Law and Justice 2025-06-10T07:25:22+00:00 pioneerpublisher office@pioneerpublisher.com Open Journal Systems https://www.pioneerpublisher.com/slj/article/view/1342 When Algorithms Testify: Addressing the Explainability Gap of AI Evidence in Criminal Cases 2025-05-29T09:01:44+00:00 Yuxin Chen 11@y.com <p>The expansion of generative artificial intelligence evidence in the field of criminal justice has exposed the structural risks caused by the unexplainability of algorithms. Although existing studies have revealed multiple obstacles, they have not yet touched upon the fundamental crux of the unexplainability of the algorithm. The three predicaments derived from this, namely the disruption of argumentative logic, the loss of focus in the cross-examination process, and the depletion of judicial trust, essentially stem from the subtle tension between the certainty of machine conclusions and their mystery. The solution lies in establishing a transparent evidence generation mechanism, introducing an expert-assisted review system, and setting up traceability rules for training datasets. Through certain system, a dynamic balance is achieved between technological empowerment and procedural justice to prevent the algorithm conclusions from being improperly endowed with transcendent probative force.</p> 2025-05-29T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 https://www.pioneerpublisher.com/slj/article/view/1344 An Appraisal of the Role Played by State Courts in Combating Medical Negligence in Cameroon: A Review of Selected Case Laws 2025-06-10T07:25:22+00:00 Agbor James Eyong 111@yyy.com <p>This paper critically appraises the role of state courts in combating medical negligence in Cameroon through a review of selected judicial decisions. The research adopts a qualitative methodology, relying on doctrinal analysis and case study approaches to explore the effectiveness, consistency and limitations of judicial responses to medical negligence and malpractices. By examining a purposively selected sample of landmark cases from Cameroonian courts, the study assesses how legal principles are interpreted and applied, the adequacy of judicial remedies and the broader implications for patients’ rights and healthcare accountability. The findings reveal a gradual, yet uneven evolution in judicial attitudes towards medical negligence, marked by procedural delays, limited expertise in medical matters and inadequate enforcement of judgments. The paper concludes that while courts have an essential role in promoting accountability and deterrence, there is a pressing need for judicial reforms, capacity building and enhanced legal frameworks to ensure justice for victims of medical negligence in Cameroon.</p> 2025-06-10T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025