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§ 4 — Article 12(2) sub-paragraph d, e and f Standards DNA analysis and interpretation- Source level (001.1)

Article 12(2) sub-paragraph d, e and f

d. is able, on the basis of the question at issue, to prepare and carry out an investigation plan in accordance with the applicable standards.

e. is able to collect, document, interpret and assess investigative materials and data in a forensic context in accordance with the applicable standards.

f. is able to apply the current investigative methods in a forensic context in accordance with the applicable standards.

An applicant is required to:

– have insight and experience regarding (forensic) DNA statistics, including:

• background information, minimally:

○ knowledge of DNA database search controversy;

○ knowledge of both Prosecution and Defence Fallacies;

○ knowledge of the false positive fallacy (knowledge about how to account for the possibilities of errors when reporting a likelihood ratio or match probability);

2 Thompson, W.C., Taroni, F. & Aitken, C.G.G. (2003). How the Probability of a False Positive Affects the Value of DNA Evidence. In: Journal of Forensic Sciences 48(1), 47-54.

• population genetics;

• Bayesian and frequentist statistics;

• knowledge of the terms listed in Annex A;

• statistical calculations used to estimate the evidential value of a match;

– be able to define which DNA analyses are to be used and how. An applicant must be able to record, assess and interpret the results. An applicant must have a thorough knowledge of all methods and be able to explain them; must have knowledge of state-of-the-art developments in autosomal and low template/minimal traces DNA Testing methods;

– be able to adequately answer question 2: From whom does the biological trace originate? In other words, who is the donor of the cellular material? An applicant is also required to possess the know-how to be able to answer question 1;

– be aware of the possibilities and limitations of Y-chromosomal Testing methods, Kinship DNA Testing, Mitochondrial DNA Testing, Externally Visible Characteristics and reporting at Activity level;

– be aware of the pros and cons of various techniques, specialisations and scientific methods used in the field, be aware of and able to explain the possibilities and limitations of these techniques, specialisations and methods, be aware of the potential for international searches of intelligence databases and follow up on developments thereof.

Regeling
Standards DNA analysis and interpretation- Source level (001.1)
Soort
ZBO-regeling
Geldend vanaf
12-12-2016
BWB-id
BWBR0039078
Versie
2016-12-12_0

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