Research Candidate (PhD)

Mr Peter Woodman Forensic Science Project > peter.woodman@utas.edu.au peter.woodman@police.vic.gov.au

Thesis Title:

Measuring the Impact of Forensic Science on Police Investigations and Court Trials

Abstract

To be advised

Research

Peter will be exploring the value of different types of forensic disciplines (i.e., chemistry, biology, ballistics, fingerprints). His research will ask what value does a number different forensic disciplines add to justice outcomes. Specifically, this will be a quantitative study exploring the relationships between the results of forensic examinations with the outcomes associated with police investigations and court processes. For example, is there a relationship between negative forensic reports and the exoneration of suspects? What is the relationship between positive forensic reports and charges being laid, changes of pleas throughout the process, and whether the accused were acquitted or found to be guilty by the court?

Supervisors

Associate Professor Roberta Julian (TILES/School of Government, UTAS)
Dr Sally Kelty (TILES, UTAS)