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VOL. 3, ISSUE 3 (2021)
Impact of forensic science in criminal justice: The role of research and development in the study of forensic science
Authors
Javaid Talib, Naseem Tabrez
Abstract
This study makes an attempt to explore that Forensic science is the ratifications of the full range of science to questions relevant to a legal system, usually in relation to either criminal or civil action. It is crucial for the smooth working of the criminal justice system, for fighting crime and combating terrorism. Research underpins the practice of forensic science to support its development, increase its value to the criminal justice system and enhance the precision with which forensic evidence is collected by legal agencies, processed by forensic service providers, and presented to the court. Researchers analysed the role of forensic evidence in solving five felony crimes (aggravated assault, burglary, homicide, rape and robbery) in five jurisdictions. Overall, the findings suggested that law enforcement officers determined which forensic evidence from crime scenes would be sent to the laboratory for analysis. In this study, the role of forensic science in research and development has come at an opportune moment in the current environment of austerity and rationalisation of services. The ability to respond in a co-ordinated manner to issues within the criminal justice system utilising science and innovation is crucial to the prevention and detection of criminal activity. It is a prudent attempt to make an effort with a view to appraising the existing laws and the institutions of the country dealing with the criminal justice system so that the scope of the role of forensic science therein can be analysed. This review has consciously taken a broad view of forensic science to understand the scope of relevant research, as well as its location, motivation, funding, and contribution to law enforcement and the criminal justice system.
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Pages:06-12
How to cite this article:
Javaid Talib, Naseem Tabrez "Impact of forensic science in criminal justice: The role of research and development in the study of forensic science ". International Journal of Law, Policy and Social Review, Vol 3, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 06-12
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