Legal and Ethical Aspects of Modern Forensic Sciences

Abstract

This paper shows some of the most recent forensic genetic methods, such as family searching, ethnic clustering, forensic DNA phenotyping, age estimation and time-of-death estimation. These methods have different legal background and strong ethical limitations. Modern investigations are strongly based on forensic experts, nevertheless the law enforcement, prosecution and court cannot rely on experts all the time. Law enforcement and all members of the judicature shall develop good sense and attitude for the recent digital world, such as the crypto-currencies, virtual properties and cyber-bullying.