Quality issue management and disclosure in forensic science: A survey of practice and perceptions.

ABSTRACT: Addressing calls for transparency regarding errors and limitations in forensic processes is an ongoing concern for the forensic science service provider community and the stakeholders it serves worldwide. Foundational to this goal is developing a consistent approach to the identification of issues that have, or could have, an impact on the quality and reliability of forensic results. A standardized approach to the classification of quality issues detected within forensic agency management systems may be the strategic key to supporting consistent identification and disclosure, along with enhancing a positive quality culture throughout forensic service providers and building understanding of "error" in forensic science with end users of forensic information. A survey of international forensi

SUBMITTER: Heavey AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12424106 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature