Reason and Proof in Forensic Evidence

Abimbola, Kola

doi:10.4172/2157-7145.s11-006

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“…Neither witnesses nor investigators simply observe, or find, facts. This equally applies to the 'hard' forensic sciences, such as fingerprints (Abimbola, 2013). We do not experience life with the 'benefit' of subtitles to inform us officially what we are observing or experiencing.…”

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Investigations: What Could, and Should, Be Taught?

Carson

2013

The Police Journal: Theory, Practice and Principles

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They are everywhere; inquiries. We all do it; investigate. Some people are employed to do it; detectives. Every genuine academic disciple requires it; the development of skills in identifying, collating, analysing, assessing, presenting, etc., facts as evidence for an essay, report, argument, trial. And yet no university, let alone one which proclaims the importance of encouraging multidisciplinary studies, provides a degree directly studying investigations in all their richness and variety. This article outlines the case for such a degree and identifies the core courses it should contain.

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confidence: 99%