A discussion of the robustness of methods for assessing the evidential value of DNA single locus profiles in crime investigations.
We discuss three issues relating to the evaluation of DNA single locus probe comparisons in forensic casework: band shift, database size, and population stratification. Illustrations are from experiments carried out in the Forensic Science Service as part of our preparations to implement the technique.
Evett
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Home Office Forensic Science Service, Aldermaston, Reading, Berkshire, England.
Gill
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D003415:Crime; D015342:DNA Probes; D004586:Electrophoresis / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011336:Probability; D006113:United Kingdom
D015342:DNA Probes