The Sydney declaration – Revisiting the essence of forensic science through its fundamental principles

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Type
Article: article d'un périodique ou d'un magazine.
Collection
Publications
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Titre
The Sydney declaration – Revisiting the essence of forensic science through its fundamental principles
Périodique
Forensic Science International
Auteur⸱e⸱s
Roux Claude, Bucht Rebecca, Crispino Frank, De Forest Peter, Lennard Chris, Margot Pierre, Miranda Michelle D., NicDaeid Niamh, Ribaux Olivier, Ross Alastair, Willis Sheila
ISSN
0379-0738
Statut éditorial
Publié
Date de publication
03/2022
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
332
Pages
111182
Langue
anglais
Résumé
Unlike other more established disciplines, a shared understanding and broad acceptance of the essence of forensic science, its purpose, and fundamental principles are still missing or mis-represented. This foundation has been overlooked, although recognised by many forensic science forefathers and seen as critical to this discipline's advancement. The Sydney Declaration attempts to revisit the essence of forensic science through its foundational basis, beyond organisations, technicalities or protocols. It comprises a definition of forensic science and seven fundamental principles that emphasise the pivotal role of the trace as a vestige, or remnant, of an investigated activity. The Sydney Declaration also discusses critical features framing the forensic scientist’s work, such as context, time asymmetry, the continuum of uncertainties, broad scientific knowledge, ethics, critical thinking, and logical reasoning. It is argued that the proposed principles should underpin the practice of forensic science and guide education and research directions. Ultimately, they will benefit forensic science as a whole to be more relevant, effective and reliable.
Mots-clé
Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Law
Open Access
Oui
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