Following the fingerprints

Presenter: Anna Williams

Published: December 2012

Age: 14-19 and upwards

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Type: Lectures

Source/institution: Royal Society

From fingerprints to blood spatter, forensic techniques has greatly improved the criminal justice system ever since the discovery of DNA fingerprinting. The seemingly amazing results of these techniques have greatly increased the importance of forensic evidence to juries. The fascination with forensic science has also led to many television series based on this discipline. This event invites experts on forensic science to discuss their views on the importance of forensic evidence and how this real life process has been adapted for entertainment.