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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Scientific Communication

Background:

  • Transparency is a core principle in forensic science reporting, yet its definition remains unclear.
  • This ambiguity hinders scientists' ability to fulfill reporting obligations to the justice system.
  • Existing ambiguity impacts the reliability and accessibility of forensic findings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify the definition and scope of transparency in forensic science reporting.
  • To apply Elliott's 2022 taxonomy to understand transparency's role in achieving key scientific and justice goals.
  • To identify the diverse audiences for forensic science disclosures.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the concept of transparency in scientific and forensic literature.
  • Application of Elliott's 2022 taxonomy to categorize aspects of transparency.
  • Examination of the implications of transparency for forensic scientists and stakeholders.

Main Results:

  • Transparency is essential for achieving Reliability, Assessment, Justice, Accountability, and Innovation (RAJA-I) goals.
  • Key components of transparency include Authority, Compliance, Basis, Justification, Validity, Disagreements, and Context (ABCJVDC).
  • Audiences for disclosures extend beyond primary consumers to include various agents, actors, and stakeholders.

Conclusions:

  • A multidimensional approach to transparency is necessary for forensic scientists.
  • Balancing competing demands in reporting requires careful consideration.
  • Collaboration and evolving reporting practices are vital for scientific rigor and professional obligations.