Evidence-Based Law
/ˈɛvɪdəns beɪst lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal approach that prioritizes the use of rigorous empirical data and scientific methods to formulate, evaluate, and apply laws and policies.
The committee advocated for evidence-based law to improve the effectiveness of criminal statutes.
- (n.) The principle of integrating objective evidence and data analysis in legal decision-making and legislative processes.
Judges increasingly rely on evidence-based law to ensure fair outcomes backed by data.
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- evidence-based law
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Commentary
Emphasizes the integration of scientific methods and data in lawmaking and adjudication to promote rational and substantiated legal outcomes.
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