Atkins v The Emperor : the 'cautious' use of unreliable 'expert' opinion

Gary Edmond; Richard Kemp; Glenn Porter; David Hamer; Mike Burton; Katherine Biber; Mehera San Roque

Atkins v The Emperor : the 'cautious' use of unreliable 'expert' opinion

Gary Edmond
, Richard Kemp
, Glenn Porter
, David Hamer
, Mike Burton
, Katherine Biber
, Mehera San Roque

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Abstract

The article discusses the legal weakness and persisting problems associated with photo comparison and facial-mapping evidence during a court case. It mentions that the judgments based on the closed-circuit television are not always right and fair. It further mentions that issues such as unreliability, exaggeration and misrepresentation are common while using facial mapping to establish an identity during a case.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	146-166
Number of pages	21
Journal	International Journal of Evidence and Proof
Volume	14
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - 2010

Keywords

evidence (law)
closed, circuit television

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