Differential reporting of mixed DNA profiles and its impact on juristś evaluation of evidence. An international analysis

Highlights • Given identical mixed DNA profiles, experts produced widely different reports. • Differences observed between reports pertain to format, style, and conclusions. • Conclusion form and content varied between DNA experts on a substantive level. • Differences significantly affected jurists...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Forensic science international : genetics 2016-07, Vol.23, p.71-82
Hauptverfasser:	Keijser, Jan W. De, Malsch, Marijke, Luining, Egge T, Kranenbarg, Marleen Weulen, Lenssen, Dominique J.H.M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Australia Differential DNA reporting DNA - genetics DNA analysis DNA Fingerprinting - legislation & jurisprudence DNA interpretation Europe Evaluation of evidence Expert Testimony - legislation & jurisprudence Female Humans Male Middle Aged Mixed DNA profiles Pathology United States
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Zusammenfassung:	Highlights • Given identical mixed DNA profiles, experts produced widely different reports. • Differences observed between reports pertain to format, style, and conclusions. • Conclusion form and content varied between DNA experts on a substantive level. • Differences significantly affected jurists evaluation of the evidence.
ISSN:	1872-4973 1878-0326
DOI:	10.1016/j.fsigen.2016.03.006