79028 Complex Forensic Cases (Law for Biology)
6cp; 3hpwRequisite(s): 91139c Complex Forensic Cases (Biology)
The lower case 'c' after the subject code indicates that the subject is a corequisite. See definitions for details.
Anti-requisite(s): 79024 Complex Forensic Cases (Law for Chemistry)
Description
This subject deals with the legal issues involving forensic science in the field, and the impact of scientific evidence on the legal system. Students receive training in the preparation of reports and in the presentation of evidence in court. Significant cases involving the application, interpretation and admissibility of forensic science in the Australian justice system is examined in detail. The subject is studied under the following broad topic areas: introduction to the legal system; the role of the expert; the rules of evidence; the Crimes (Forensic Procedures) Act 2000 (NSW); the importance of expert evidence in legal cases; and the role of advocacy.
The subject aims to provide an understanding of:
- the legal and practical issues relating to forensic science
- the impact of forensic science on the legal system, and
- the admissibility requirements in relation to forensic science evidence.
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
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- Subject EFTSL: 0.125
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