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Have You Been Fooled by Forensics on TV?

Everyone loves to see a mystery solved – and TV dramas where forensic science is used to solve crimes are hugely popular. But how reliable is forensic science in real life?

Everyone loves to see a mystery solved – and TV dramas where forensic science is used to solve crimes are hugely popular. But how reliable is forensic science in real life? And are juries being swayed by the so-called ‘CSI effect’, where exaggerated forensic science on TV is influencing how they assess evidence?

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Production Company Angel Sharp Media
Academic Consultant Dr Jim Turner

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