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Description: Centre for Forensic Statistics and Legal Reasoning.
Centre for Forensic Statistics and Legal Reasoning Centre for Forensic Statistics and Legal Reasoning The correct evaluation, presentation and interpretation of evidence – particularly forensic evidence – is a critical aspect of the investigation and prosecution of crime, especially crimes against the person such as murder, serious assault, or sexual crimes. The need for accuracy and improvement in this area has been highlighted by the recent media attention paid to DNA profiling and by the Royal Commission on Miscarriages of Justice. Incorrect use of evidence can and does lead to problems ranging from wasted police time carrying out unnecessary forensic tests, through appeals against court rulings due to inappropriate use of evidence in court, to possible miscarriages of justice where a person is charged on the basis of "positive " evidence without adequate consideration of "negative" evidence.
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| Page title: | Centre for Forensic Statistics and Legal Reasoning |
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