Barnett Ethics in Forensic Science

Professional Standards for the Practice of Criminalistics
1. Auflage 2001
ISBN: 978-1-4200-4162-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 232 Seiten

Reihe: Protocols in Forensic Science

With the complexity of the interactions between the methodology of science, the principles of justice, and the realities of the practice of law and criminalistics, ethical issues frequently arise. One of the hallmarks of a profession is a code of ethics to govern the actions of members of the profession with one another, with users of the professional service, and with those who are affected by actions of the practitioner. Ethics in Forensic Science: Professional Standards for the Practice of Criminalistics examines the necessity for a code of ethics for forensic scientists, describes the fundamental features of such an ethical code, illustrates some ethical conflicts that arise in the course of professional practice, and gives examples of resolution of some of these conflicts.
This volume also describes the development of alternative ethical codes that have been adopted by forensic science organizations. It explores the strengths and weaknesses of varied codes and provides concrete examples that illustrate alternative courses of action that might be taken and how different codes of ethics may require, permit, or proscribe alternatives under consideration.

Zielgruppe

Forensic scientists, investigators, and attorneys

Autoren/Hrsg.

Barnett, Peter D.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Ethik, Moralphilosophie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Professionalism and Ethics: Why Should
Professional Ethics Be Important to Those
Who Provide Professional Services?
Why Should Professional Ethics Be Important to
Forensic Science Practitioners.
Development of a Code of Ethics for Forensic
Science.
Application of Codes of Ethics: How Do Ethical
Requirements Impact the Daily Work of a
Forensic Scientist?
Ethical Dilemmas: Review of Some Ethical
Dilemmas and Their Resolution.
Appendices.
Bibliography.