This On Demand was recorded on 23 March 2021.

Forensics never goes away! It’s everywhere and every contact leaves a trace.

In this On Demand our expert panel elaborate on the different types of identification technology and evidence that is available and being used in New Zealand such as:

• Key DNA case considerations and the review of the CIBS Act
• Voice identification evidence – forensic voice comparison and profiling
• Fingerprint evidence
• Facial recognition technology and CCTV

Who should view?

Mostly criminal law practitioners but it may also be useful to civil lawyers who may come across identification technology and evidence.

Learning Outcomes

• Learn more about DNA databases and the CIBS Act, as well as achieving a greater understanding of transfer and persistence of cellular material and the hierarchy of propositions and how it applies to DNA evidence.
• Discover the intricacies of voice identification evidence and learn about the types of identification and comparison cases where speech science can weigh in – speaker comparison, resolution of disputed utterances, speaker profiling, authenticity of recordings, reliability of earwitnesses, and interpretation of voice line-ups.
• Find out more about fingerprint evidence and how you can deal with it.
• Gain a greater understanding of facial recognition technology and CCTV.

Presenter Details

Dr Anna Sandiford
Sue Petricevic
Paige McElhinney
James Ruhfus
Tom Coyle
Dr Viktoria Papp