The book is a unique commentary on almost two hundred and fifty judgments
issued on scientific evidence by criminal and civil courts from 14 countries: Australia,
Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, the USA, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Czech
Republic, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Russia, Italy, Poland, and the European Court
of Human Rights.
It can serve as a valuable source of knowledge on forensic science and comparative law
of evidence for judges, public prosecutors, defence counsels and students as well.
Table of Contents:
Abbreviations
Preface
Introduction
I. Expert Witnesses and Their Opinions (Metaopinions)
II. Dragnet
III. Fingerprint Examination
IV. Cheiloscopy
V. Earprint Examination
VI. Footwear Examination
VII. Osmological Identification
VIII. Handwriting Exarnination
IX. Anthropological Examination (CCTV)
X. Modus Operandi
XI. Polygraph Examination
XII. Forensic Hypnosis
XIII. Identification Parade
XIV. Voice Identification Parade
XV. Miscarriages of Justice
275 pages