The Effectiveness of Forensic Science in the Criminal Justice System

警务在打击社区犯罪、安抚和协助受犯罪影响的人方面发挥着重要作用，使他们能够继续或恢复享受生活。法医学越来越多地被执法部门用来解决犯罪问题，并被司法系统用来起诉罪犯。然而，法医学的价值和影响尚未确立。通过对维多利亚州和首都领地刑事司法系统中法医科学的使用进行全面检查，本研究将开发一种基于证据的最佳实践模型，以高效、有效地使用法医科学。这将通过实现更好和更具成本效益的刑事司法结果而使澳大利亚社会受益。

Policing plays a major role in combating crime in the community, reassuring and assisting persons affected by crime so that they can continue, or return, to enjoying their lives. Forensic science is increasingly relied upon by law enforcement to solve crime, and by the judicial system to prosecute offenders. However, the value and impact of forensic science has yet to be established. Through a comprehensive examination of forensic science usage in the criminal justice system in Victoria and ACT, this research will develop an evidence-based best-practice model for using forensic science efficiently and effectively. This will benefit the Australian community through the achievement of better and more cost effective criminal justice outcomes.