TY - BOOK
T1 - Biometrics, crime and security
AU - Smith, Marcus
AU - Mann, Monique
AU - Urbas, Gregor
N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index.
PY - 2018/3/12
Y1 - 2018/3/12
N2 - This book addresses the use of biometrics including fingerprint identification, DNA identification and facial recognition in the criminal justice system: balancing the need to ensure society is protected from harms, such as crime and terrorism, while also preserving individual rights. It offers a comprehensive discussion of biometric identification that includes a consideration of: basic scientific principles, their historical development, the perspectives of political philosophy, critical security and surveillance studies; but especially the relevant law, policy and regulatory issues. Developments in key jurisdictions where the technology has been implemented, including the United Kingdom, United States, Europe and Australia, are examined. This includes case studies relating to the implementation of new technology, policy, legislation, court judgements, and where available, empirical evaluations of the use of biometrics in criminal justice systems. Examples from non-western areas of the world are also considered. Accessibly written, this book will be of interest to undergraduate, postgraduate and research students, academic researchers, as well as professionals in government, security, legal and private sectors.
AB - This book addresses the use of biometrics including fingerprint identification, DNA identification and facial recognition in the criminal justice system: balancing the need to ensure society is protected from harms, such as crime and terrorism, while also preserving individual rights. It offers a comprehensive discussion of biometric identification that includes a consideration of: basic scientific principles, their historical development, the perspectives of political philosophy, critical security and surveillance studies; but especially the relevant law, policy and regulatory issues. Developments in key jurisdictions where the technology has been implemented, including the United Kingdom, United States, Europe and Australia, are examined. This includes case studies relating to the implementation of new technology, policy, legislation, court judgements, and where available, empirical evaluations of the use of biometrics in criminal justice systems. Examples from non-western areas of the world are also considered. Accessibly written, this book will be of interest to undergraduate, postgraduate and research students, academic researchers, as well as professionals in government, security, legal and private sectors.
KW - Biometric identification
KW - Law and legislation
KW - Criminals
KW - Forensic science
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U2 - 10.4324/9781315182056
DO - 10.4324/9781315182056
M3 - Book
AN - SCOPUS:85045604430
SN - 9781138742802
SN - 9780815378068
T3 - Law, Science and Society
BT - Biometrics, crime and security
PB - Routledge
CY - Abingdon, Oxon, UK
ER -