The Law Association of New Zealand

Faces, Traces & Places – Identification Tech and Evidence (On Demand)

This On Demand was recorded on 23 March 2021.

Forensics never goes away! It’s everywhere and every contact leaves a trace.

In this On Demand our expert panel elaborate on the different types of identification technology and evidence that is available and being used in New Zealand such as:

  • Key DNA case considerations and the review of the CIBS Act
  • Voice identification evidence – forensic voice comparison and profiling
  • Fingerprint evidence
  • Facial recognition technology and CCTV

Who should view?

Mostly criminal law practitioners but it may also be useful to civil lawyers who may come across identification technology and evidence.

  • Learn more about DNA databases and the CIBS Act, as well as achieving a greater understanding of transfer and persistence of cellular material and the hierarchy of propositions and how it applies to DNA evidence.
  • Discover the intricacies of voice identification evidence and learn about the types of identification and comparison cases where speech science can weigh in – speaker comparison, resolution of disputed utterances, speaker profiling, authenticity of recordings, reliability of earwitnesses, and interpretation of voice line-ups.
  • Find out more about fingerprint evidence and how you can deal with it.
  • Gain a greater understanding of facial recognition technology and CCTV.

Details

CPD Hours: 2.00hr

Pricing Details

Ticket Price

Member - $200.00 GST

Non-Member - $280.00 GST

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