Guidance

Cognitive bias effects relevant to forensic science examinations

This guidance shows readers how to recognise cognitive bias and therefore help to safeguard against biasing effects.

• From: Forensic Science Regulator
• Published: 30 October 2015
• Last updated: 22 September 2020 — See all updates

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Cognitive bias effects relevant to forensic science examinations

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Many fields of forensic science include subjective assessment and comparison stages that are potentially susceptible to subconscious personal bias (cognitive bias). This in turn could undermine the objectivity and impartiality of the forensic process.

Published 30 October 2015
Last updated 22 September 2020 + show all updates

1. 22 September 2020

   Updated guidance.

2. 30 October 2015

   First published.