In Heinous Offence Cases, Lack Of Forensic Science Education And Training In Cases Involving Horrific Crimes Adversely Affects Police Investigators And Competent Investigations

Abstract

Criminal investigation can greatly benefit from the knowledge and skills in the formidable field of forensic science. The purpose of this study is to understand how forensic evidence is used and lost throughout the criminal justice system, from the crime scene to laboratory analysis and subsequent crimina[1]l court processes. This study, which was carried out in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, has a quantitative and descriptive study design. The information was gathered using a closed-ended questionnaire and the purposive sampling technique. According to the report, the investigating officers lack fundamental investigative knowledge. Investigational methods that are imprecise, aggressive, and insensitive are used in our medicolegal system. Conviction rates are impacted by the qualifications and training gaps among the parties processing forensic evidence. The forensic labs in Sindh are not equipped to handle forensic evidence.