Evidence contamination by political process
Definition
The compromise of forensic evidence through interference by parties with a stake in the investigation's outcome: selective disclosure, substitution of remains, access denial to specific sites, or pressure on experts to alter their conclusions.
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- Working in Conflict and Politically Sensitive ContextsThe compromise of forensic evidence through interference by parties with a stake in the investigation's outcome: selective disclosure, substitution of remains,...