Handbook of Forensic Science

ISBN-13: 9781843923114 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 696 str.

Jim Fraser

Opis

Forensic science has become increasingly important within contemporary criminal justice, from criminal investigation through to courtroom deliberations, and an increasing number of agencies and individuals are having to engage with its contribution to contemporary justice. This Handbook aims to provide an authoritative map of the landscape of forensic science within the criminal justice system of the UK. It sets out the essential features of the subject, covering the disciplinary, technological, organizational and legislative resources that are brought together to make up contemporary forensic science practice. It is the first full-length publication which reviews forensic science in a wider political, economic, social, technological and legal context, identifying emerging themes on the current status and potential future of forensic science as part of the criminal justice system. With contributions from many of the leading authorities in the field it will be essential reading for both students and practitioners.

Spis treści

Preface  1. The Contemporary Landscape of Forensic Science  Part 1: Forensic Science Practice  Introduction  Section 1: Identifying Individuals  2. The Current Status of DNA Profiling in the UK  3. Fingerprints  4. Forensic Anthropology and Human Identification from the Skeleton  Section 2: Identifying and Comparing Materials  5. Drugs of Abuse  6. Body Fluids in Sexual Offences  7. Trace Evidence  8. Marks  Section 3: Reconstructing Events  9. Bloodstain Pattern Analysis  10. Fire Investigation Policies and Practices in the UK  Part 2: Forensic Science as Investigative Support Introduction  11. Forensic Resources and Criminal Investigations  12. DNA Databases  13. Using Forensic Science in Major Crime Inquiries  14. Forensic Science in UK Policing: Strategies, Tactics and Effectiveness  Part 3: Reasoning and the Evaluation of Scientific Evidence  Introduction  15. Statistics and Forensic Science  16. Understanding Forensic Science Opinions  17. The Science of Proof: Forensic Sceince Evidence in English Criminal Trials  Part 4: Themes and Debates in Contemporary Forensic Science  18. Forensic Science and the Internationalisation of Policing  19. Forensic Science, Ethics and Criminal Justice  20. Professional Standards, Public Protection and the Administration of Justice  21. The Development and Enhancement of Forensic Expertise: Higher Education and in-service Training  22. The Future(s) of Forensic Investigations