A forensic scientist’s tales from the courtroom
I’ve been asked many times what it’s like to give evidence in court. How nervous do you get? Do you get tied up in knots by smart lawyers every time? The truth is...
View ArticleHair drug testing – fit for forensic use?
Hair testing – is it a method that can be used in the court room or should it be consigned to research laboratories until it is a flawless technique? Following my blog last week...
View ArticleCrime scene to court – in video clips
As a bit of fun I thought I would share a few video clips of the forensic process, often referred to as ‘Crime Scene to Court’. As a crime scene investigation I could...
View ArticleOscar Pistorius – trial update
One of my most popular posts last year was a look at the Oscar Pistoris case and the forensic evidence that may be used in the case. Here’s a quick update. Original […]
View ArticleCognitive bias in Forensic Science
Forensic evidence needs to be considered impartially and without prejudice. Recently cognitive bias has become somewhat a buzzword in FS circles… Recently I read a slightly tongue in cheek tweet from...
View ArticleForensic Science in the General Election 2015
With only a few weeks to go until the General Election 2015 in the UK, I thought I would look at the major party manifestos and see if there were any hints […]
View ArticleFragmentation of cases may mean missing part of the puzzle
Current concern among forensic scientists is the ‘fragmentation’ of cases. What this means is different exhibits from a case are sent to different laboratories and no one forensic scientist maintains...
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