Forensic science in Ghana: A review.
Education
Forensic science
Ghana
Governance
Impact
Legislation
Policy
Journal
Forensic science international. Synergy
ISSN: 2589-871X
Titre abrégé: Forensic Sci Int Synerg
Pays: Netherlands
ID NLM: 101766849
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
2019
2019
Historique:
received:
08
07
2019
revised:
22
07
2019
accepted:
23
07
2019
entrez:
16
5
2020
pubmed:
16
5
2020
medline:
16
5
2020
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
The use of forensic science continues to grow across the world. In Ghana, major advancements took off in 2011, including the introduction of modern DNA profiling and the establishment of an automated fingerprint identification system. These developments have led to some positive impacts on the delivery of justice, including the exoneration of a wrongly incarcerated individual. However, a review of the policy-related aspects of forensic science shows gaps in legislation, governance, service provision, quality assurance and accreditation, education and research. An important recommendation to improve forensic science in Ghana is the creation of a "national policy strategy", a blueprint informed by relevant stakeholders, best practice from other countries and the status of the field. Resolutions to the policy issues identified in this review will ensure a more robust application of forensic science in delivering safe justice and enhancing public security.
Identifiants
pubmed: 32411968
doi: 10.1016/j.fsisyn.2019.07.008
pii: S2589-871X(19)30138-X
pmc: PMC7219169
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
Pagination
151-160Informations de copyright
© 2019 The Author(s).
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