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SCIENTIFIC TESTIMONY [1 record]

Record 1 1990-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Law of Evidence
CONT

Since the discovery of fingerprinting at the turn of this century, science has assumed an increasingly powerful role in the execution of justice. Indeed, scientific testimony is often the deciding factor for the judicial resolution of civil and criminal cases.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit de la preuve
CONT

Depuis la découverte des empreintes digitales, au début du 20ième siècle, la science joue un rôle croissant dans l'exercice de la justice, et les expertises scientifiques déterminent souvent le verdict du jury dans les procès civils comme dans les procès criminels.

Spanish

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