UK parliamentary inquiry reports in forensic science – Plus ça change?
Forensic Science provision in England and Wales underpins scientific evidence in many criminal cases. The quality of scientific investigation by scientists and the presentation of science insights has been under scrutiny and it is increasingly established that multiple significant, deep-rooted and p...
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| description | Forensic Science provision in England and Wales underpins scientific evidence in many criminal cases. The quality of scientific investigation by scientists and the presentation of science insights has been under scrutiny and it is increasingly established that multiple significant, deep-rooted and persistent issues exist in the Forensic Science ecosystem.A thematic analysis of seven UK parliamentary inquiry reports that addressed Forensic Science and published since 2000, identified key themes and contextual factors. A matrix model that illustrates the connectivity between these themes and factors was produced. The primary issue identified was the challenge of the traditionally narrow focus of inquiries on specific elements of the Forensic Science ecosystem, rather than considering that ecosystem holistically.Through the analysis of these seven inquiry reports, it was possible to develop a matrix which provides a structured framework to critically consider the interconnections, interdependencies and connectivity between the key elements of the Forensic Science ecosystem. The matrix serves to highlight the need for an integrated approach that brings together an understanding of each component of the system and their intersections and connections to address the Forensic Science ecosystem more holistically and address the root causes of key Forensic Science challenges within the criminal justice system. It is hoped that the insights identified in this study offer a starting point for broader discussions and strategic activities across the Forensic Science community to find pathways forward to address persistent deep-seated challenges that have been identified in Forensic Science and find solutions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c1d20c135d3846e28d6fbb0496e606cd2025-08-20T01:56:48ZengElsevierForensic Science International: Synergy2589-871X2024-01-01910054910.1016/j.fsisyn.2024.100549UK parliamentary inquiry reports in forensic science – Plus ça change?Shrey Jhalani0Ruth M. Morgan1Amelia Shooter2John Cassella3UCL Department of Security and Crime Science, 35 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9EZ, UKUCL Department of Security and Crime Science, 35 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9EZ, UK; UCL Arista Institute, Faculty of Engineering Sciences, Torrington Place, London, WC1H 7JE, UK; Corresponding author. UCL Department of Security and Crime Science, 35 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9EZ, UK.University of Winchester, Department of Law, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4NR, UKAtlantic Technological University, Sligo, F91Y W50, IrelandForensic Science provision in England and Wales underpins scientific evidence in many criminal cases. The quality of scientific investigation by scientists and the presentation of science insights has been under scrutiny and it is increasingly established that multiple significant, deep-rooted and persistent issues exist in the Forensic Science ecosystem.A thematic analysis of seven UK parliamentary inquiry reports that addressed Forensic Science and published since 2000, identified key themes and contextual factors. A matrix model that illustrates the connectivity between these themes and factors was produced. The primary issue identified was the challenge of the traditionally narrow focus of inquiries on specific elements of the Forensic Science ecosystem, rather than considering that ecosystem holistically.Through the analysis of these seven inquiry reports, it was possible to develop a matrix which provides a structured framework to critically consider the interconnections, interdependencies and connectivity between the key elements of the Forensic Science ecosystem. The matrix serves to highlight the need for an integrated approach that brings together an understanding of each component of the system and their intersections and connections to address the Forensic Science ecosystem more holistically and address the root causes of key Forensic Science challenges within the criminal justice system. It is hoped that the insights identified in this study offer a starting point for broader discussions and strategic activities across the Forensic Science community to find pathways forward to address persistent deep-seated challenges that have been identified in Forensic Science and find solutions.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589871X24000962Forensic sciencePoliceGovernmentFundingForensic science regulatorResearch & development |
| spellingShingle | Shrey Jhalani Ruth M. Morgan Amelia Shooter John Cassella UK parliamentary inquiry reports in forensic science – Plus ça change? Forensic Science International: Synergy Forensic science Police Government Funding Forensic science regulator Research & development |
| title | UK parliamentary inquiry reports in forensic science – Plus ça change? |
| title_full | UK parliamentary inquiry reports in forensic science – Plus ça change? |
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| title_short | UK parliamentary inquiry reports in forensic science – Plus ça change? |
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| topic | Forensic science Police Government Funding Forensic science regulator Research & development |
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