In Autopsy of a Crime Lab , Fixing Forensics , the author proposes seven ways to fix
Question:
In Autopsy of a Crime Lab, Fixing Forensics, the author proposes seven ways to fix the problems with forensic testing and the introduction of forensic evidence in courts:
(1) learn true error rates;
(2) require experts to disclose those error rates in reports and in-person testimony;
(3) require experts to be tested for proficiency;
(4) implement firewalls to prevent cognitive bias from affecting forensic work;
(5) implement quality control systems in forensic labs;
(6) supervision by scientists of the collection of forensic evidence; and
(7) reconsideration of judges’ roles as gatekeepers and how to ensure juries understand the limits of forensic evidence.
Which one or two of these proposals do you think would have the biggest effect in fixing the current problems with forensic testing and testimony?
Smith and Roberson Business Law
ISBN: 978-0538473637
15th Edition
Authors: Richard A. Mann, Barry S. Roberts