Abstract
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 1st Annual International Conference on Forensic Sciences & Criminalistics Research (FSCR 2013) |
| Editors | J-L. Cheng |
| Place of Publication | Singapore |
| Publisher | Global Science and Technology Forum |
| Pages | 8-15 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Event | Annual International Conference on Forensic Sciences & Criminalistics Research - Singapore, Singapore, Singapore Duration: 9 Dec 2013 → 10 Dec 2013 http://www.forensci-conf.org/ |
Conference
| Conference | Annual International Conference on Forensic Sciences & Criminalistics Research |
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| Abbreviated title | FSCR 2013 |
| Country | Singapore |
| City | Singapore |
| Period | 9/12/13 → 10/12/13 |
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Forensic knowledge: Improving public and professional perceptions of DNA evidence. / Lincoln, Robyn; Cameron-Dow, Joy; Jarrett-Luck, Madeleine.
Proceedings of the 1st Annual International Conference on Forensic Sciences & Criminalistics Research (FSCR 2013). ed. / J-L. Cheng. Singapore : Global Science and Technology Forum, 2013. p. 8-15.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Research › peer-review
TY - GEN
T1 - Forensic knowledge: Improving public and professional perceptions of DNA evidence
AU - Lincoln, Robyn
AU - Cameron-Dow, Joy
AU - Jarrett-Luck, Madeleine
PY - 2013
Y1 - 2013
N2 - Despite advances in the understanding of forensic identification sciences there remain problems with an over-reliance on DNA evidence in trials, concerns about the manner in which the experts present their evidence, lack of understanding by legal professionals, an consequent comprehension difficulties experienced by jurors. This paper addresses those for lacunae by examining levels of awareness of DNA evidence in criminal trials by both lay and professional participants. It draws on the findings from two recently conducted studies by the authors and their colleagues. One was an experimental design that manipulated the manner in which DNA results were presented to mock- jurors and the other was a case-based survey of law students to gauge their levels of forensic awareness. These studies provide promising findings about ways in which information and educational processes can be enhanced vis-à-vis forensic identification evidence.
AB - Despite advances in the understanding of forensic identification sciences there remain problems with an over-reliance on DNA evidence in trials, concerns about the manner in which the experts present their evidence, lack of understanding by legal professionals, an consequent comprehension difficulties experienced by jurors. This paper addresses those for lacunae by examining levels of awareness of DNA evidence in criminal trials by both lay and professional participants. It draws on the findings from two recently conducted studies by the authors and their colleagues. One was an experimental design that manipulated the manner in which DNA results were presented to mock- jurors and the other was a case-based survey of law students to gauge their levels of forensic awareness. These studies provide promising findings about ways in which information and educational processes can be enhanced vis-à-vis forensic identification evidence.
M3 - Conference contribution
SP - 8
EP - 15
BT - Proceedings of the 1st Annual International Conference on Forensic Sciences & Criminalistics Research (FSCR 2013)
A2 - Cheng, J-L.
PB - Global Science and Technology Forum
CY - Singapore
ER -