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The Reliability of Forensics

Conference/Workshop:
University of Glasgow School of Law Presentation
Published: 2019
Primary Author: Brandon Garrett

This presentation examines the reliability of forensic evidence, including limitations of current techniques, how jurors evaluate evidence and the importance of match language, method information and error acknowledgements. The presentation also looks at the impact of proficiency testing and error aversions, reliability in laboratory settings and impacts of eyewitness testimony.

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