1st Edition
Forensic Justice A Global Perspective
Forensic science is playing an increasingly important role in criminal investigations, as it provides scientific methods and techniques to gather and analyse evidence from crime scenes. Forensic evidence can be crucial in identifying suspects, linking them to the crime scene, and helping to secure convictions in court. In this sense, forensic science is seen as an aid to criminal investigation, providing reliable and objective evidence that can be used to uncover the truth behind criminal activities.
The integration of forensic science with law and criminology is creating a new era of progressive thinking, where advanced techniques are being developed to better understand the nature of crime and the behaviour of criminals. With the help of forensic science, investigators can obtain speedy justice and bring criminals to book. However, this requires appropriate measures to be taken for the efficient execution of forensic investigations, including the use of modern technology and the training of professionals in the latest forensic techniques.
Given the importance of forensic science in the criminal justice system, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of its different aspects. This includes the collection, preservation, and analysis of forensic evidence, as well as the interpretation of this evidence in the context of criminal investigations.
This book covers these topics in detail, providing valuable insights for professionals, practitioners, academics, and students of the related fields.
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Contributors
SECTION I Forensic Criminology and Victimology
1. Forensic Victimology: A Study in Criminal Victimisation
Michael O’Connell
2. The Sociological Criminology Behind Male Adult Victim Sexual Misconduct: A Comparative Analysis of Spain and New York
Javier Gomez Lanz and Adam Dubin
3. Role of Forensic Criminology in Access to Justice—A Critical Analysis
Arvind Tiwari and Sonali Kusum
4. Countering Extremism in North East—Learning from Past and Way Forward
Vidushi Sahani and Beulah Shekhar
5. Cyberspace Innocence and Victimization: A Critical Study of Fantasy Sports
Suleman Choudhri and R. N. Mangoli
6. Pinkwashing and Capitalism Among Youth Culture
Sabrin Mariam Philip
SECTION II Forensic Justice and Law
7. Redefining Justice: The Transmutation via Tenets of Forensics
Purvi Pokhariyal, Gaurav Jadhav and Deepa Dubey
8. Exploring the Connection of Criminology and Forensics in the Criminal Justice System Realm: A South African Perspective
Sphamandla Lindani Nkosi, Mandlenkosi Richard Mphatheni and Witness Maluleke
9. Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of the Procedure for Conducting Forensic/Scientific Testing
N. Krishna Kumar
10. Strengthening Critical Lens in Forensics to Address Sexual Violence
Ruchi Sinha and Suneha Kandpal
11. Victims of Criminal Justice System: Miscarriage of Justice
Hunny Matiyani and Garima Puri
12. The Need for a Gender—Neutral Domestic Violence Act
Lathika Kumari D.
13. Road Map for Delivering Justice to Victims of Drug-facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA): A Forensic Outlook
J. Sasi Kumar
14. A Reflective Study on Rendering Services by The All-Women Police Station
P. G. Sunanda Bhagavathy
SECTION III Forensic Justice in the Criminal Justice System
15. Marshalling Forensic Science in the Indian Courts: The Judiciary's Dilemma
Beulah Shekhar
16. The Journey of Fifty Years in Forensics
Rukmani Krishnamurthy
17. Advancements in Forensic DNA Analysis in Generating Investigation Leads and Elimination of Innocents
Hirak Ranjan Dash, Tanvi Yadav and Mansi Arora
18. The Importance of Psychology in Law and Investigation: Exploring Forensic Psychological Investigative Techniques and Criminal Psychology
Rithin Joseph
19. Eyewitness Testimony: Looking through the Lens of Psychology and Indian Jurisprudence
Shivani Nandkishor Bhave, Lepakshi Kaul and Pravesh Charan Isai
20. Forensic Justice for Seafarers in a Precarious Work Environment
Sarah Agnela Simons
21. Application of Forensic Biology in Criminal Justice System
Seema Malhotra and Lipokyanger Jamir
Biography
Beulah Shekhar is the Chair Professor of Criminology at Loknayak Jayprakash Narayan (LNJN) and National Institute of Criminology & Forensic Science (NISFS). She also visits the Karunya Institute of Technology & Sciences, Coimbatore, India as Emeritus Professor of Criminology. Her responsibilities include teaching research & Extension activities with special focus on collaborative research.
Purvi Pokhariyal is Professor of Law. She is Campus Director at the National Forensic Science University of the Delhi Campus, and Director of the Academics, Research and Consultancy at the National Forensic Sciences University. Prof. Pokhariyal is also the founding Dean of the School of Law, Forensic Justice and Policy Studies and the Dean of the School of Forensic Psychology at the National Forensic Sciences University.
