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We are working with partners across the justice space to understand the needs of the community in the use of statistics and probabilities for the interpretation, evaluation of evidence both.

This includes the exploration of machine learning algorithms to developing pattern recognition tools for the determination of source level propositions and the use of likelihood ratio approaches for the determination of activity level propositions.

We are also creating bespoke peer reviewed statistical tools with practitioners to enable them to transparently undertake statistical calculations for example of measurement uncertainty.

Resources 

Understanding Forensic Science comics

Page from the Understanding Forensic Science comic

The comics were created to communicate the current practice and limitations of particular evidence types

Understanding Forensic Science comics

Measurement Uncertainty Calculator (MUCalc)

Measurement Uncertainty Calculator (MUCalc)

As part of the Statistical Toolbox project we created an application for calculating measurement uncertainty in accordance with the standards of International Organization for Standardization

MUCalc

Interactive probability and statistics book

Two researchers looking at a computer screen

This application was created to aid understanding of the probabilistic and statistical concepts used in evaluating evidence. It uses interactive examples to explore how different values and assumptions can affect probabilistic and statistical conclusions.

Interactive probability and statistics book

Research datasets

Lab technician analyses evidence

Access our open datasets including those related to the digital documentation of simulated crime scenes, ignitable liquids and transfer and persistence projects.

Research datasets

The primers

Lab technician analyses evidence

We have contributed to a series of primers led by the Judiciary, the Royal Society and the Royal Society of Edinburgh designed assist the judiciary when handling scientific evidence in the courtroom.

The primers

LRCFS research papers

Working shot of the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science

Our research links across five thematic pillars asking bold questions about the robustness of the science used in the investigation of crime science, laboratory analysis and the presentation of scientific evidence within the courts.

You can read our latest research outputs on the Discovery Research Portal

Discovery Research Portal

INTERPOL reports explorer

Two forensic scientists set up a camera at a crime scene.

An app designed to make reports from the INTERPOL International Forensic Science Managers Symposium more accessible.

INTERPOL reports explorer

LRCFS talks

Stock image of digital forensics work.

Past talks from the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at the University of Dundee.

LRCFS talks on YouTube