The admissibility of fingerprint evidence: An African perspective

IF 0.2 Q4 MEDICINE, LEGAL
Mark O. Ezegbogu, P. I. Omede
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Abstract Fingerprint analysis involves the comparison of a latent print and an exemplar using the standard ACE-V methodology. The uniqueness and persistence of fingerprints form the basis of their use as unique human identifiers. Despite its usefulness in criminal investigation, fingerprint analysis has been criticised for its likelihood to, sometimes, occasion avoidable miscarriages of justice. The causes of error in fingerprint analysis include cognitive bias, non-conforming regulatory standards, and ethical misconduct. This article analyses the types and causes of error in fingerprint analysis vis-à-vis the common law requirement in Nigeria and other Commonwealth countries to prove criminal charges beyond reasonable doubt. Finally, it discusses the peculiar challenges of using forensic fingerprint analysis in the criminal justice system in developing countries and explores possible ways of solving these problems.
指纹证据的可采性:非洲视角
指纹分析包括使用标准ACE-V方法对潜在指纹和样本进行比较。指纹的唯一性和持久性构成了它们作为人类唯一标识符的基础。尽管指纹分析在刑事调查中很有用,但它有时可能会造成本可避免的误判,因此受到批评。造成指纹分析错误的原因包括认知偏差、监管标准不符合、道德不端等。本文分析了指纹分析中错误的类型和原因-à-vis针对尼日利亚和其他英联邦国家的普通法要求证明刑事指控排除合理怀疑。最后,它讨论了在发展中国家的刑事司法系统中使用法医指纹分析的特殊挑战,并探讨了解决这些问题的可能方法。
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