Science-based adjudication

Author: Wu Yuanhao
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This book is a collection of selected articles from the "Window of Judicial Technology" of the Supervision and Prosecution magazine, which has recently been introduced. It primarily introduces the latest technological tools used worldwide in the investigation and prosecution of various criminal cases. The book is divided into three sections:
Section "Identity Recognition": This section explores methods of identifying the identity of deceased individuals through bones, facial reconstruction, facial recognition technology, eyes, fingertips, and other aspects. It includes articles such as DNA: The Ultimate Human ID and Facial Recognition Technology: A Giant in the Making.
Section "Clue Capture": This section introduces the various methods and technologies used throughout history to identify criminal traces. No matter how cunning criminals are, they inevitably leave traces. It covers the decryption of poisons, evidence collection from water, fire, and blood, mobilizing all particles (paint, hair, fibers, glass), and utilizing nature's "informants"—ants, flies, spiders, beetles, and other insects. By analyzing handwriting, thought patterns, and memory, unique "mindcatchers" ensure that "justice is blind but thorough."
Section "Object Identification": This section reveals the true identities of suspects through forensic analysis of firearms, decoding wound secrets, and uncovering lies. The "revolution of the gun" represented by electronic pistols strikes fear into the hearts of criminals. High-tech innovations such as computer animation and virtual courtrooms hold immense potential, signaling a significant advancement in the science of court trials.
The authors of this book are experts and scholars in the field of judicial technology in China. The articles are written in an accessible and engaging manner, blending profound scientific knowledge with typical case studies. This book fills the gap in the field of forensic technology and provides readers with fresh insights and valuable knowledge. It is a rare and commendable work in promoting legal awareness through science.