Forensic science has become increasingly important within contemporary criminal
justice, from criminal investigation through to courtroom deliberations, and an
increasing number of agencies of individuals are having to engage with its
contribution to contemporary justice. This Handbook aims to provide an
authoritative map of the landscape of forensic science within the criminal
justice system of the UK. It sets out the essential features of the subject,
covering the disciplinary, technological, organizational and legislative
resources that are brought together to make up contemporary forensic science
practice. It is the first full-length publication which reviews forensic science
in a wider political, economic, social, technological and legal context,
identifying emerging themes on