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The scientific reinvention of forensic science. [PDF]

Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, 2023
Forensic science is undergoing an evolution in which a long-standing “trust the examiner” focus is being replaced by a “trust the scientific method” focus.
Koehler JJ, Mnookin JL, Saks MJ.
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Mind the gap: The challenges of sustainable forensic science service provision. [PDF]

Forensic Sci Int Synerg, 2023
Recent worldwide humanitarian and security efforts reflect the growth of forensic science as a global practice supporting peace, prosperity, and justice.
Bouzin JT, Lópes T, Heavey AL, Parrish J, Sauzier G, Lewis SW.   +5 more
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PCR in Forensic Science: A Critical Review. [PDF]

Genes (Basel)
The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has played a fundamental role in our understanding of the world, and has applications across a broad range of disciplines.
McDonald C, Taylor D, Linacre A.
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A transparent approach: Openness in forensic science reporting. [PDF]

Forensic Sci Int Synerg
There have been numerous calls for increased transparency and disclosure in forensic science. However, there is a paucity of guidance on how to achieve this transparency in reports, and the impacts it may have on criminal justice proceedings. We describe
Ballantyne KN, Summersby S, Pearson JR, Nicol K, Pirie E, Quinn C, Kogios R.   +6 more
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Forensic Science Regulator: The Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021. [PDF]

Med Leg J, 2022
Deficiencies in performance in forensic science have led to the need for a statutory regulator with powers over standards and performance, investigation, compliance and enforcement.
Samuels A.
europepmc   +3 more sources

Inconclusive decisions and error rates in forensic science. [PDF]

Forensic Sci Int Synerg
In recent years, there has been discussion and controversy relating to the treatment of inconclusive decisions in forensic feature comparison disciplines when considering the reliability of examination methods and results.
Swofford H, Lund S, Iyer H, Butler J, Soons J, Thompson R, Desiderio V, Jones JP, Ramotowski R.   +8 more
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UK parliamentary inquiry reports in forensic science – Plus ça change? [PDF]

Forensic Science International: Synergy
Forensic Science provision in England and Wales underpins scientific evidence in many criminal cases. The quality of scientific investigation by scientists and the presentation of science insights has been under scrutiny and it is increasingly ...
Shrey Jhalani, Ruth M. Morgan, Amelia Shooter, John Cassella   +3 more
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The Sydney declaration - Revisiting the essence of forensic science through its fundamental principles.

Forensic Science International, 2022
Unlike other more established disciplines, a shared understanding and broad acceptance of the essence of forensic science, its purpose, and fundamental principles are still missing or mis-represented.
C. Roux, R. Bucht, F. Crispino, P. D. De Forest, C. Lennard, P. Margot, M. Miranda, N. NicDaéid, O. Ribaux, Alastair Ross, Sheila M. Willis   +10 more
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Towards more relevance in forensic science research and development.

Forensic Science International, 2023
Many different issues have been identified in forensic science for more than 10 years. While quality management has often been suggested as a path forward, research is generally considered as an essential part of the solution.
C. Weyermann, Sheila M. Willis, P. Margot, C. Roux   +3 more
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The development of forensic science standards in China

Forensic Science International: Synergy, 2020
Forensic science standards are specifications and procedures that would greatly help to ensure a scientific, reliable and accurate result of the forensic process.
Wanfeng Zhai, Ning Zhang, Feng Hua
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