ABSTRACT
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |257 pages
Forensic Science Practice
part |86 pages
Identifying individuals
part |114 pages
Identifying and comparing materials
part |51 pages
Reconstructing events
part |101 pages
Forensic Science as Investigative Support
part |104 pages
Forensic Reasoning and the Evaluation of Scientific Evidence
part |138 pages
Themes and Debates in Contemporary Forensic Science