JOURNAL ARTICLE

Evaluating Forensic Science: Insights from Schauer's The Proof.

  • Published In: Jerusalem Review of Legal Studies, 2024, v. 30, n. 1. P. 122 1 of 3

  • Database: Legal Source 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kaplan-Damary, Naomi 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "Evaluating Forensic Science: Insights from Schauer's The Proof" discusses Frederick Schauer's examination of evidence in law, politics, and science, focusing on forensic science. It highlights the complexities and biases that can affect the evaluation and application of evidence, particularly in forensic science. The text explores issues such as the evaluation of evidence, cognitive biases, presentation of forensic evidence in court, the need for judicial gatekeepers, and the function of unreliable forensic techniques. It emphasizes the importance of evaluating the validity of forensic fields and their use in specific cases to ensure reliable court decisions based on evidence. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Jerusalem Review of Legal Studies. 2024/12, Vol. 30, Issue 1, p122
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:22197125
  • DOI:10.1093/jrls/jlae018
  • Accession Number:181970451
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