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Trends & Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice
No. 226: DNA identification in the criminal justice system
Jeremy Gans and Gregor Urbas
ISBN: 0 642 24262 3 ; ISSN 0817-8542
May 2002
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Abstract
This paper examines the science of DNA identification and its use during criminal investigations and in criminal proceedings, including criminal trials, appeals and post conviction proceedings such as review commissions and innocence panels. It outlinesthe main benefits and costs of the increasing role of DNA identification in the criminal justice system. A table of significant Australian DNA cases is also included.
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