Zak Coronial Inquest and the Interpretation of Photographic Evidence

Title
Zak Coronial Inquest and the Interpretation of Photographic Evidence
Publication Date
2012
Author(s)
Porter, Glenn
Type of document
Journal Article
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Place of publication
United Kingdom
DOI
10.1080/10345329.2012.12035943
UNE publication id
une:1959.11/27425
Abstract
Criticism regarding the objectivity of photographic evidence when used during judicial hearings is beginning to emerge within the forensic and scientific literature. The second coronial inquest into the death of Romuald Todd Zak is a case that highlights the dangers of photographic evidence when inappropriately used to support forensic evidence. The Western Australian State Coroner, Alastair Hope, was highly critical of evidence presented by forensic experts during the second inquest. This article examines Hope’s findings and discusses issues associated with the interpretation and representation of photographic evidence.
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Citation
Current Issues in Criminal Justice, 24(1), p. 39-49
ISSN
2206-9542
1034-5329
Start page
39
End page
49

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