Sexual Assault Trials Handbook — Recording evidence and evidentiary issues in child sexual abuse cases

G Edmond et al, “How to cross-examine forensic scientists: a guide for lawyers” (2014) 39 Aust Bar Rev 174.

This article uses a series of examples to help lawyers explore the probative value of forensic science evidence on the voir dire and at trial. Questions cover topics including relevance, the expression of results, codes of conduct, limitations and errors. It also includes commentary, supported by reference to research and reports, on the reliability and validity of forensic science techniques.