Handbook of Forensic Science

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Preface 1. The contemporary landscape of forensic science, Jim Fraser and Robin Williams Part 1: Forensic Science Practice Introduction, Jim Fraser and Robin Williams Section 1: Identifying individuals 2. The current status of DNA profiling in the UK, Peter Gill and Tim Clayton 3. Fingerprints, Christophe Champod and Paul Chamberlain 4. Forensic anthropology and human identification from the skeleton, Martin Evison Section 2: Identifying and comparing materials 5. Drugs of abuse, Niamh Nic Daeid and Hilary Buchanan 6. Body fluids in sexual offences, Julie Allard 7. Trace evidence, Max M. Houck 8. Marks, Terry Napier Section 3: Reconstructing events 9. Bloodstain pattern analysis, Adrian Wain and Adrian Linacre 10. Fire investigation policies and practices in the UK, James Munday and Mick Gardiner Part 2: Forensic Science as Investigative Support Introduction, Jim Fraser and Robin Williams 11. Forensic resources and criminal investigations, Amanda Cooper and Lucy Mason 12. DNA databases, Bob Bramley 13. Using forensic science in major crime inquiries, David Barclay 14. Forensic science in UK policing: strategies, tactics and effectiveness, Nick Tilley and Michael Townsley Part 3: Reasoning and the evaluation of scientific evidence Introduction, Jim Fraser and Robin Williams 15. Statistics and forensic science, Colin Aitken 16. Understanding forensic science opinions, Graham Jackson 17. The science of proof: forensic sceince evidence in English criminal trials, Paul Roberts Part 4: Themes and Debates in Contemporary Forensic Science 18. Forensic science and the internationalisation of policing, Tim Wilson 19. Forensic science, ethics and criminal justice, Sheila Willis 20. Professional standards, public protection and the administration of justice, Alan Kershaw 21. The development and enhancement of forensic expertise: higher education and in-service training, Claude Roux and James Robertson 22. The future(s) of forensic investigations, Robin Williams and Jim Fraser