Scitech 2005 Flashcards
What was the main reason of this 2005 Scitech report?
Government planning to privatise the FSS, this report looked at whether or not the FSS could exist as a government company (GovCo).
What does Scitech stand for?
House of comment science and technology committee
Who did they hear from to create the report?
Home office FSS Politicians Association of police chief officers Council of registered forensic practitioners
What 5 things did they report on?
Curen
Crfp Use of forensic evidence in court Research Education National databases
What did they say about expert witnesses?
To become a witness Crfp should become mandatory
Positives of it is that they can rely on witnesses who are accredited
Negatives; smaller fields don’t have a large amount of professionals so not robust enough accreditation
What did they say about he presentation of evidence?
They it was all about the chemistry between the court and the jury. This would never change.
More superior people will be regarded as “better evidence” - Alec jefferies
What did they say about training?
That all witnesses should be trained before court, government funded.
What did they say about the advasary?
That hired guns and shopping around was being used
What did they say about single joint experts?
They’re not challenged.
What two recommendations were taken on board?
Pre-trial meetings (mentions)
Forensic science advisory council
How many recommendations did they have?
80 In total, from scientists concerns to national DNA database.
What was said regarding the nDNDd
That people should be on it. There was no question to its ethicality
What were there recommendations?
Mandatory Crfp FS advisory council Training lawyers and judges I'm scientific advancements Training witnesses before courts Pre-trial meetings
What was he paper called?
Forensic science on trial
