Science in Court

by Helen Reece and Michael Freeman

This text examines law and science. Law has always sought the assistance of scientists. If there is an upsurge in environmental and medical litigation - though changes to the legal aid system may frustrate this - there will be many opportunities to test the value of scientific testimony in court. It covers topics such as: the use of science in law; the lack of awareness of the way scientific knowledge develops; the ways to improve the scientific information...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1840140399
• ISBN13: 9781840140392
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: Ashgate Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages