The introduction of DNA profiling into courtrooms during the late 1980s caused substantial controversy. Profiling techniques have advanced considerably since that time, and the power of DNA evidence is indisputable; but the importance of accurate evidence interpretation must not be underestimated. This book provides a thorough presentation of weight–of–evidence for DNA profiling, and aims to help both the lawyer and the forensic scientist charged with presenting DNA evidence in court. Links up population genetics and statistics theory with the reality of issues surrounding the presentation of evidence in court; e.g. the prosecutor’s fallacy, and the introduction of Bayesian methods in the courtroom. Shows how to calculate likelihood ratios from first principles, including a thorough interpretation of the ? adjustments to allow for co–ancestry. Provides a self–contained introduction to population genetics relevant to DNA profiles. Provides an introduction...

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