Forensic science evidence, wrongful convictions and adversarial process

[7-1220] Article

D Hamer and G Edmond, “Forensic science evidence, wrongful convictions and adversarial process” (2019) 38(2) University of Queensland Law Journal 185.

Abstract

This article highlights risks of wrongful conviction raised by reliance on prosecution forensic evidence and magnified by the shortcomings of the adversarial process. It suggests that courts should take a more interventionist approach to such evidence.