Whose body of evidence?
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There is a need for forensic science to improve its methods in certain areas such as handwriting analysis, voice identification, and bite marks. Some areas of forensic science such as toxicology are reliable, and they tend to be derived from other areas of science. Courts are becoming less willing to take forensic science evidence on trust. The FBI is seeking to improve methods in a number of ways such as using qualified scientists in laboratories, and using peer review and an evaluation system.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
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William Rehnquist, keeper of the order
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Chief justice, William Rehnquist, will be presiding over the US Senate during the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton. Senators tend to take a while to make decisions, and there is a hope for a swift trial, and that Rehnquist can achieve this. There are limits to the extent to which he can control the trial since he can be overruled by senators at any moment, in line with the constitution. His role may still be important, despite the limitations.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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A farewell to arms makers
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European defense and aerospace companies find it hard to deal with their giant US counterparts, such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. It has been suggested that the bigger European firms merge to create an entity big enough to compete globally, though a consensus to do so remains elusive.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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