What is the value of forensic science? An overview of the effectiveness of forensic science in the Australian criminal justice system project

Julian, RD; Kelty, SF; Roux, C; Woodman, P; Robertson, J; Davey, A; Hayes, R; Margot, P; Ross, A; Sibly, H; White, R

What is the value of forensic science? An overview of the effectiveness of forensic science in the Australian criminal justice system project

Julian, RD Kelty, SF Roux, C

Woodman, P Robertson, J Davey, A Hayes, R Margot, P Ross, A Sibly, H White, R

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Citation:: Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 2011, 43 (4), pp. 217 - 229
Issue Date:: 2011-12-01

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dc.contributor.author	Julian, RD	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Kelty, SF	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Roux, C https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3610-420X	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Woodman, P	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Robertson, J	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Davey, A	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Hayes, R	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Margot, P	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Ross, A	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Sibly, H	en_US
dc.contributor.author	White, R	en_US
dc.date.issued	2011-12-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 2011, 43 (4), pp. 217 - 229	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0045-0618	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/18012
dc.description.abstract	Forensic science is increasingly relied upon by law enforcement to assist in solving crime and gaining convictions, and by the judicial system in the adjudication of specific criminal cases. However, the value of forensic science relative to the work involved and the outcome of cases has yet to be established in the Australian context. Previous research in this area has mainly focused on the science and technology, rather than examining how people can use forensic services/science to the best possible advantage to produce appropriate justice outcomes. This five-year project entails an investigation into the effectiveness of forensic science in police investigations and court trials. It aims to identify when, where and how forensic science can add value to criminal investigations, court trials and justice outcomes while ensuring the efficient use of available resources initially in the Victorian and the ACT criminal justice systems and ultimately across Australia and New Zealand. This paper provides an overview of the rationale and aims of the research project and discusses current work-in-progress. © 2011 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1080/00450618.2011.610820	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Legal & Forensic Medicine	en_US
dc.title	What is the value of forensic science? An overview of the effectiveness of forensic science in the Australian criminal justice system project	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Science
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Science/School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CFS - Centre for Forensic Science
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Abstract:

Forensic science is increasingly relied upon by law enforcement to assist in solving crime and gaining convictions, and by the judicial system in the adjudication of specific criminal cases. However, the value of forensic science relative to the work involved and the outcome of cases has yet to be established in the Australian context. Previous research in this area has mainly focused on the science and technology, rather than examining how people can use forensic services/science to the best possible advantage to produce appropriate justice outcomes. This five-year project entails an investigation into the effectiveness of forensic science in police investigations and court trials. It aims to identify when, where and how forensic science can add value to criminal investigations, court trials and justice outcomes while ensuring the efficient use of available resources initially in the Victorian and the ACT criminal justice systems and ultimately across Australia and New Zealand. This paper provides an overview of the rationale and aims of the research project and discusses current work-in-progress. © 2011 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

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