Credentials and Technology

The video discusses the challenges of keeping legal systems updated with rapid technological advancements, particularly in forensic science. It emphasizes the importance of validation and reliability in forensic methods to prevent junk science from entering courts. The qualifications of expert witnesses and the legal system's ability to handle emerging technologies are examined. The video also addresses the process of exposing unreliable experts and the role of court processes in evaluating expert testimony.

What challenges do emerging technologies pose to expert witnesses in forensic science?

How does the rapid advancement of technology affect the legal system's ability to keep up?

What are the key criteria for validating forensic evidence related to new technologies?

How can the legal system address the issue of 'junk science' in court?

What role does peer review play in establishing the credibility of new forensic technologies?

What measures can be taken to expose charlatans posing as experts in forensic science?

In what ways can courts ensure the reliability of expert testimony?