Recommendations of the Independent Pornography ReviewThe Independent Pornography Review by Baroness Bertin - an assessment of the legislation, regulation and enforcement of pornography - has just been published. It is a sobering read, with a total of 32 wide ranging recommendations being made. Many of the recommendations are ‘big picture’ or focussed on pornography platforms themselves. Ross Donnelly gives his views. |
Indecent Images – Smoke without Fire?In this article, Ross Donnelly discusses that in a digital setting there can be ‘smoke without fire’, as it is possible to unwittingly possess indecent imagery but the law requires knowledge of possession to be guilty of an offence. |
Y-STR DNA profiling: A Guide for Legal ProfessionalsY-STR DNA profiling follows the same basic principles as conventional DNA profiling, however the areas tested are confined to the male Y chromosome. Closely related males in a paternal lineage are likely to share the same Y-STR profile. Emma Youngson discusses the applications and limitations of Y-STR profiling in forensic science. |
AI-Generated Imagery - Legal UpdateExisting legislation covers AI-supported offences reasonably well, but it has become apparent there are a few blind spots. The Government has announced plans for four new laws to address these limitations. Ross Donnelly discusses. |
Establishing a career in Digital ForensicsRoss Donnelly talks about what a career in Digital Forensics could look like and gives advice to anyone starting out. |
45 years and counting – independent forensic review across Ireland2025 marks 45 years in business for Keith Borer Consultants. This article takes a look at where it all began and how the company continues to offer robust, independent forensic review across Ireland, the UK and further afield. |
Expert Witness Funding – Myth BustingLee Fagan, Senior Manager, dispels some common Legal Aid myths relating to expert witness funding. |
45 Years of Forensic Biology and the Development of DNA ProfilingTo mark 45 years in business in 2025, we asked Mike Appleby, a forensic biologist with as many years’ experience in the industry, to guide us through the development of blood, body fluids and DNA analysis during that time. |
2025 Calendars Available To DownloadOur 2025 calendars are now available to download. One is a trifold, designed to sit on your desk, the other is a wall calendar to pin to a board. We hope you find them useful! |
35 Years at the Coke Face – a Brief History of (My) TimeJulian Dunnill, Drugs Expert and Forensic Scientist, retires in December 2024. Here he writes about his career and the changes he has seen over more than three decades working in the Criminal Justice System. |
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