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Forensic Psychology Uncovered: A Day in the Life of a Forensic Psychologist
4 March 2022
TV and cinema have shaped public misconceptions about daily life as a forensic psychologist and the invaluable part they play in the criminal justice system. To help separate fact from fiction we spoke with our team of experts about the duties, demands and rewards of working as a forensic psychologist, and here we share some of their thoughts.
Dr. Brett Lockyer Unpicks the Forensic Pathology Behind Strangulation and Suicide
4 March 2022
We are a key-provider of forensic expert witness services offering quality assured and accredited forensic science across all scientific and medical disciplines in the UK and overseas.
How to Challenge Toxicology Reports
4 March 2022
Toxicology reports can help put drug levels into context by explaining how a drug is metabolised, whether the level supports therapeutic use or could fall within a fatal range, and for how long a particular drug may be detectable in a blood or urine sample.
How to Evaluate DNA Evidence: Absence of Statistical Analysis and Activity Level Reporting (Part 2)
4 March 2022
Explore Forensic DNA Profiling and consider the implication in cases with an absence of statistical analysis in a DNA Report.
Forensic Pathology and Injury Causation: Medical vs Forensic Interpretation of Injuries
4 March 2022
Forensic pathologists are capable of commenting on the nature of injury causation in the living as well as establishing the cause of death. Find out more.
How to Evaluate DNA Evidence: Source Level Reporting (Part 1)
4 March 2022
Forensic Access looks at Forensic DNA Profiling and it is largely considered as the gold standard in the criminal justice system, being both highly discriminatory and extremely useful in all case types including murder, sexual assault, burglary, and possession of illegal substances.
Forensic Pathology: Limitations in the Interpretation of Injuries
4 March 2022
Forensic pathologists are usually known for determining cause of death, but they are also able to comment on how injuries have been sustained in the living.
Sexual assault cases: using DNA and digital evidence to strengthen your defence strategy
4 March 2022
DNA and digital evidence offer significant opportunities to support a fair trial in sexual assault cases. Which is why accurately reviewing forensic reports is crucial. Strong defence strategies rely on a thorough understanding of all the information provided and the confidence to challenge the evidence when needed. But defence solicitors face major challenges when it comes to unlocking the full potential of DNA and digital evidence, as we explore. Why you’re missing out on valuable evidential opportunities Streamlined reports have their place in the criminal justice system. They help expedite cases and minimise costs. But with less information comes the need for deeper analysis. Especially in complex sexual assault cases. For instance, your client might deny their criminal involvement though the forensic report suggests otherwise, with evidence of their DNA on the victim’s clothing. How can you defend your client’s case in this situation? It’s not usually possible to recover time-sensitive biological evidence from […]
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