This book addresses the use of biometrics – including fingerprint identification, DNA identification and facial recognition – in the criminal justice system: balancing the need to ensure society is protected from harms, such as crime and terrorism, while also preserving individual rights. It offers a comprehensive discussion of biometric identification that includes a consideration of: basic scientific principles, their historical development, the perspectives of political philosophy, critical security and surveillance studies; but especially the relevant law, policy and regulatory issues. Developments in key jurisdictions where the technology has been implemented, including the United Kingdom, United States, Europe and Australia, are examined. This includes case studies relating to the implementation of new technology, policy, legislation, court judgements, and where available, empirical evaluations of the use of biometrics in criminal justice systems. Examples from non-western areas of the world are also considered. Accessibly written, this book will be of interest to undergraduate, postgraduate and research students, academic researchers, as well as professionals in government, security, legal and private sectors.
| ISBN: | 9781138742802 |
| Publication date: | 7th February 2018 |
| Author: | Marcus, QC Smith, Monique Queensland University of Technology, Australia Mann, Gregor Urbas |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 134 pages |
| Series: | Law, Science and Society |
| Genres: |
Criminal law: procedure and offences Legal aspects of criminology Forensic science Law of science and research, university college law Warfare and defence Police and security services Ethical issues and debates Crime and criminology Forensic science Criminal procedure: law of evidence |