THROUGH CRIME SCENES TO LABORATORIES, HOW FORENSIC EVIDENCE IS UTILIZED AND MISPLACED THROUGHOUT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

Abstract

Forensic science is a powerful field of information and abilities which can be profoundly useful and helpful for criminal examination. This study aims to know the usage and losing of forensic evidence in criminal justice system from crime scene to laboratory analysis and in the later criminal justice proceedings. The study design of this research is quantitative and descriptive in type, conducted in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. The purposive sampling technique used to collect the data on a closed ended questionnaire. The study reveals that the investigation officers do not possess the basic knowledge of investigation. In our medicolegal system imprecise, violent and insensitive techniques of investigation are being employed. The less qualification and training of the stakeholders handling the forensic evidences affects to the conviction rates. In Sindh the forensic laboratories are incapable to deal with forensic evidence.