The role of science & technology in law – Enforcement
By: Thomas, K. V
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BookPublisher: The Indian Police Journal Description: 68(1), Jan-Mar, 2021: p.35-54.Subject(s): Science & technology, Enforcement security emphasizes, Scientific evidence, Methodologies, Forensic and criminal justice system
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The Indian Police JournalSummary: The paper, while examining the multidimensional impact created by the technological innovations on the functioning of Police, argues that the present internal security scenario in the country emphasises the need for wider application of new technologies in the field of investigations. It points out that criminal justice can be made more effective by relying on scientific evidence. Delineating the details of the latest technologies in the IT/Cyber space and the forensic world, the paper cites that some of these technologies had been found highly potential in cracking complex cases of multiple nature for which a number of case studies have been incorporated. The legal status and admissibility of forensic and scientific evidence produced through various new methodologies and techniques have been discussed by citing decisions in leading cases connected with such issues/matters. The paper also discusses the major factors impacting the Judiciary not to accept forensic or scientific evidence in many cases. On identifying the main reasons, the writer comes out with a set of suggestions about improving the overall functioning of the criminal justice system particularly the forensic institutions, which inter-alia include: proper strategizing of technology application in the system, enhancement of professional skills and knowledge of key players of the criminal justice system for effective application of new technology, co-ordination and synergy among Police, forensic experts and prosecutors for better appreciation of forensic and scientific evidence, improvement in the functioning of forensic and scientific establishments ensuring adequate manpower, infra-structure, logistics/ resources etc. – Reproduced
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The paper, while examining the multidimensional impact created by the technological innovations on the functioning of Police, argues that the present internal security scenario in the country emphasises the need for wider application of new technologies in the field of investigations. It points out that criminal justice can be made more effective by relying on scientific evidence. Delineating the details of the latest technologies in the IT/Cyber space and the forensic world, the paper cites that some of these technologies had been found highly potential in cracking complex cases of multiple nature for which a number of case studies have been incorporated. The legal status and admissibility of forensic and scientific evidence produced through various new methodologies and techniques have been discussed by citing decisions in leading cases connected with such issues/matters. The paper also discusses the major factors impacting the Judiciary not to accept forensic or scientific evidence in many cases. On identifying the main reasons, the writer comes out with a set of suggestions about improving the overall functioning of the criminal justice system particularly the forensic institutions, which inter-alia include: proper strategizing of technology application in the system, enhancement of professional skills and knowledge of key players of the criminal justice system for effective application of new technology, co-ordination and synergy among Police, forensic experts and prosecutors for better appreciation of forensic and scientific evidence, improvement in the functioning of forensic and scientific establishments ensuring adequate manpower, infra-structure, logistics/ resources etc. – Reproduced
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