3. Given BW. Latent Fingerprints on Cartridges and Expended Cartridge Casings. Journal of Forensic Sciences 1976;21:587-594. Over the five year time period spanning from 1998 – 2002 there was an approximate 30% increase in firearm associated crime in the UK (as reported by the Metropolitan Police). The Home Office reported that gun crime had increased from a reported 4,903 offences in 1997/8 to...

127 Introduction The latest Home Office crime statistics reveal that in the 12 months to March 2001 there were 5.2 million crimes recorded in England and Wales. During this period there were 37 299 recorded sexual offences, 21% higher than in 1995–1996.1 Further analysis of the sexual offences data reveals that there were 7929 recorded rapes of a female within the 12 months ending March 2001; t...

Introduction In recent years, the public has become increasingly aware of the importance of preventing further loss of wildlife and preserving our remaining biodiversity. After habitat destruction, illegal trade and conservation offences are among the most significant dangers faced by endangered species. The impact of this illegal trade on the survival of the species underlines the need for str...

In order to determine the accuracy of self-report of on-road crashes and traffic offences among participants in the DRIVE study, 2991 young drivers in New South Wales, Australia who completed the follow-up questionnaire were asked whether they had been involved in an on-road crash or were convicted for a traffic offence while driving during the year prior to the survey. This information was lin...

To the Editor: Figures for the period 2008/2009 indicate a 10% rise in the number of reported sexual offences compared with figures for 2007/2008.1 The increase may be partly attributable to the recent version of the act regulating sexual offences: the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, Act 32 of 2007 (Act). In this Act, the definition of rape has been broadened t...

Abstract Research has linked prison misconduct to reoffending and re-entry experiences, yet no studies have sought examine the factors influencing in Northern Ireland or if these operate differently for separated prisoners (those claiming their offences are politically motivated demanding be held separately rest of population) compared general population. This study addresses this gap by examin...

Intermediate treatment centres were established in 1969 to enable delinquent adolescents to remain within their communities under supervision, avoiding the imposition of a custodial sentence.' This study compares the physical health of a group of delinquent boys who attended Parkway, an intermediate treatment centre in a deprived inner city area, with that of non-delinquents. Subjects, methods ...

The article examines the theoretical, regulatory, legal and scientific-methodological foundations of special knowledge application in course criminal offences investigation. author focuses on scientific debate definition its correlation with forensic knowledge. views scholars who have made attempts to formulate concept "special knowledge" been analysed, shortcomings regulation legislative acts ...