Systematic reviews are indispensable tools for both reliably informing decision-makers
about the state of the field and for identifying areas that need further study. Their value …

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the emerging interdisciplinary field of
critical forensic studies. It reviews existing research and scholarship on forensic science …

Commentators have recommended that forensic scientists' reports contain various
disclosures to facilitate comprehension. However, little research has explored whether …

This article provides an overview of recent research on latent fingerprint evidence featured
in reported legal decisions from England and Wales, Australia and New Zealand. The …

Forensic criminology examines the use of forensic science in society. Justice can be
hampered, for example, if the communication of forensic scientific findings is unclear or …

In recent decades, forensic science evidence has come to play an increasingly significant
role in criminal proceedings. However, the ability of non-scientists (lay-persons, including …

Expert opinions admitted by courts are not always valid and reliable. However, we know little
about how indicators of opinion quality affect the persuasiveness of an expert. In this study …

Reporting, as the final stage of doing forensic science, typically refers to formal expert
reports and testimony, although it can include less formal communication during …

This article explains why the adversarial trial has not been an effective mechanism for
regulating the admission and use of many forms of forensic science evidence. Drawing upon …

The introduction of scientific evidence in court proceedings often requires an expert witness
to explain the science involved and testify about the nature and conclusions of an …