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Past Present Future — Forensics on Trial
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Forensics on Trial

Past Present Future · 318

In today’s episode David talks to forensic anthropologist Sue Black about what happens when forensic science and forensic expertise end up on trial in the courtroom. When and how did scientists get involved in the business of criminal prosecution? What changed with the advent of DNA testing? Is the adversarial system…

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Did Letby have a fair trial? Is she guilty beyond reasonable doubt? Surely the answer is no to both. Thank you, great interview.

@BernieRowlands-d4o · YouTube comment

The Letby case is gargantuan, it may actually bring down the whole legal system.

@Houseofdragon3431 · YouTube comment

Professor Runciman is incorrect when he says there is no fresh evidence in the Lucy Letby case.

@Houseofdragon3431 · YouTube comment

Interested to know when this was recorded as Jayaram has now been shown to have not been entirely truthful when giving evidence. I was under the impression that an inadequate (crap) defense can be a reason for for referral to tha CoA under…

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