Chapter 42: Key findings and key recommendations Key findings
Key recommendations
The subjective nature of fingerprint evidence
Fingerprint methodology
Standard Operating Procedures
ACE-V
Images
Complex marks
Questioned marks
Record-keeping and note-taking
Provision of information to the Crown by the SPSA
Consideration of material by defence experts
Presentation of fingerprint evidence in court
Erroneous identifications or exclusions
Training and performance management
Accreditation and authorisation of examiners
Accreditation of bureaux in Scotland
Research and development