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THE INDISPENSABILITY OF FORENSIC ACCURACY IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/glsr.2021(VI-IV).02      10.31703/glsr.2021(VI-IV).02      Published : Dec 2021

The Indispensability of Forensic Accuracy in Criminal Justice System

Abstract

    DNA analysis has transformed forensic science, assisting in the capture of serial killers and the exoneration of innocent people falsely accused of major crimes. As DNA profiling becomes more sensitive and is utilized in more cases, it is critical that public and professional expectations are based on reality rather than television crime drama. In the pursuit of justice, DNA evidence is a useful and neutral instrument. DNA evidence will play an increasingly essential part in investigating crimes in the future, whether it helps convictor absolve persons. As a result, victims will receive better justice, and communities will be safer. This article discusses the vitality of DNA in the criminal justice system and provides an analysis pertaining to international practices.

    DNA, Crime, Justice, Evidentiary Value, Courts

    (1) Khushbakht Qaiser
    Assistant Professor, School of Law and Policy, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
    (2) Zarfishan Qaiser
    Assistant Professor, University Law College, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Zaheer Abbas Chughtai
    High Court, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Qaiser, Khushbakht, Zarfishan Qaiser, and Zaheer Abbas Chughtai. 2021. "The Indispensability of Forensic Accuracy in Criminal Justice System." Global Legal Studies Review, VI (IV): 10-17 doi: 10.31703/glsr.2021(VI-IV).02

HARVARD

    HARVARD : QAISER, K., QAISER, Z. & CHUGHTAI, Z. A. 2021. The Indispensability of Forensic Accuracy in Criminal Justice System. Global Legal Studies Review, VI, 10-17.

MHRA

    MHRA : Qaiser, Khushbakht, Zarfishan Qaiser, and Zaheer Abbas Chughtai. 2021. "The Indispensability of Forensic Accuracy in Criminal Justice System." Global Legal Studies Review, VI: 10-17

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    MLA : Qaiser, Khushbakht, Zarfishan Qaiser, and Zaheer Abbas Chughtai. "The Indispensability of Forensic Accuracy in Criminal Justice System." Global Legal Studies Review, VI.IV (2021): 10-17 Print.

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    OXFORD : Qaiser, Khushbakht, Qaiser, Zarfishan, and Chughtai, Zaheer Abbas (2021), "The Indispensability of Forensic Accuracy in Criminal Justice System", Global Legal Studies Review, VI (IV), 10-17

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Qaiser, Khushbakht, Zarfishan Qaiser, and Zaheer Abbas Chughtai. "The Indispensability of Forensic Accuracy in Criminal Justice System." Global Legal Studies Review VI, no. IV (2021): 10-17. https://doi.org/10.31703/glsr.2021(VI-IV).02