Browse Hierarchy LAW6469: From Crime Scene to Court

'From crime scene to court' is an undergraduate elective module that deals with the subject matter of forensic science evidence, through an exploration of the crime reconstruction process. The module gives undergraduate law students an opportunity to familiarise themselves with crime scene investigation strategies, as well as gain insights into the analysis and interpretation of traces found at the crime scene, and the eventual reporting and presentation of evidence in court. Students will be encouraged to adopt a critical interdisciplinary lens towards the crime reconstruction process and forensic science evidence, by examining the various associated sources of uncertainties and limitations, as well as their impact on criminal trials and the criminal justice system as a whole. Students will also gain through a series of workshops practical skills relating to crime scene investigation and cross-examination of expert witnesses.