Proving beyond all reasonable doubt--analytical aspects.
An overview is presented of the problems and challenges facing the analyst who is asked to provide data to support the law. Factors that the analyst should consider include: the legal reasons for performing the analysis; situations where analytical data should and should not be used in support of litigation; the scientific basis for the legislation; and the sample source and method of sampling.
State Laboratory, Abbotstown, Dublin 15, Ireland.
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