Aaron O. Amankwaa
Forensic science in Ghana: A review
Amankwaa, Aaron O.; Nsiah Amoako, Emmanuel; Mensah Bonsu, Dan Osei; Banyeh, M.
Authors
Dr Emmanuel Nsiah Amoako Emmanuel.Nsiahamoako@uwe.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science
Dan Osei Mensah Bonsu
M. Banyeh
Abstract
The use of forensic science continues to grow across the world. In Ghana, major advancements took off in 2011, including the introduction of modern DNA profiling and the establishment of an automated fingerprint identification system. These developments have led to some positive impacts on the delivery of justice, including the exoneration of a wrongly incarcerated individual. However, a review of the policy-related aspects of forensic science shows gaps in legislation, governance, service provision, quality assurance and accreditation, education and research. An important recommendation to improve forensic science in Ghana is the creation of a “national policy strategy”, a blueprint informed by relevant stakeholders, best practice from other countries and the status of the field. Resolutions to the policy issues identified in this review will ensure a more robust application of forensic science in delivering safe justice and enhancing public security.
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
Publication Date | 2019 |
Deposit Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
Publicly Available Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
Journal | Forensic Science International: Synergy |
Print ISSN | 0379-0738 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 1 |
Pages | 151-160 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsisyn.2019.07.008 |
Keywords | Forensic science; Policy; Legislation; Governance; Impact; Education; Ghana |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/8277652 |
Additional Information | This article is maintained by: Elsevier; Article Title: Forensic science in Ghana: A review; Journal Title: Forensic Science International: Synergy; CrossRef DOI link to publisher maintained version: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsisyn.2019.07.008; Content Type: article; Copyright: © 2019 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier B.V. |
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Under the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license this is the published version of the following article: McClymont, K., & Sinnett, D. (2021). Planning cemeteries: Their potential contribution Amankwaa, A. O., Nsiah Amoako, E., Mensah Bonsu, D. O., & Banyeh, M. (2019). Forensic science in Ghana: A review. Forensic Science International, 1, 151-160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsisyn.2019.07.008, which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsisyn.2019.07.008.
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