Ethics in Forensic Science - Professional Standards for the Practice of Criminalistics

Intense discussion currently exists concerning what constitutes professional conduct for scientists whose decisions in the laboratory can mean death for someone in the courtroom. Ethics in Forensic Science advances this topic by reviewing the rationale for a code of ethics, making recommendations for appropriate scientist/advocate relations, and providing examples of practical application of ethics in forensic science.

List of contents

Professionalism and Ethics: Why Should Professional Ethics Be Important to Those Who Provide Professional Services? Why Should Professional Ethics Be Important to Forensic Science Practitioners. Development of a Code of Ethics for Forensic Science. Application of Codes of Ethics: How Do Ethical Requirements Impact the Daily Work of a Forensic Scientist? Ethical Dilemmas: Review of Some Ethical Dilemmas and Their Resolution. Appendices. Bibliography.

About the author

Peter D. Barnett

Summary

Reviews the rationale for a code of ethics, making recommendations for appropriate scientist/advocate relations, and providing examples of practical application of ethics in forensic science. This book describes the development of alternative ethical codes that have been adopted by various forensic science organizations.

Product details

• Authors: Peter D. Barnett, Barnett Peter D.
• Assisted by: Keith Inman (Editor of the series), Norah Rudin (Editor of the series)
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.06.2001
• EAN: 9780849308604
• ISBN: 978-0-8493-0860-4
• No. of pages: 232
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 590 g
• Illustrations: schwarz-weiss Illustrationen
• Series: Protocols in Forensic Science
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Law > Criminal law, criminal procedural law, criminology; LAW / Criminal Law / General, LAW / Forensic Science, Forensic Science, Biology, life sciences