Law Of Evidence For Forensic Science (LW573)

Discussing the title question '‘There is limited published evidence on how the portrayal of forensic science in the media affects juries’ perceptions of forensic science’. (Forensic science and the criminal justice system: a blueprint for change HLSTSC 2019, para 139).'

Background: The cases of Clark and Canning clearly demonstrate the problems expert evidence can pose to a trial. Both were charged with the murders of their children, after they suddenly died. The experts were largely at fault in both cases – they gave evidence outside their area of expertise, excluded evidence, used poor methodology, and more. These issues resulted in Clark and Cannings’ release when the evidence presented was shown to be unreliable.

Briefing note discussing The 'CSI Effect'. Introduction: The ‘CSI Effect’ is the supposed phenomenon caused by viewing crime and forensic science shows, such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. It is said to influence juries’ decisions at trial by increasing their expectations of forensic evidence. However, there is much debate regarding whether this effect does, in fact, exist. This briefing note will discuss what research and evidence suggests, present the ‘Tech Effect’ theory, ...

Introduction: The National DNA Database (NDNAD) was set up in 1995. It stores electronic records of individuals’ DNA profiles. This may be through saliva, blood, semen, etc. The database also contains a person’s criminal record, their name, date of birth, gender, police intelligence information, which biological sample the DNA was taken from, the type of DNA, a DNA profile, and more. The database was introduced to store criminals’ information, to identify quickly and easily if they wer...

Fred and Betty Exemplar answer for exam done by lecturer.