"This book therefore sets out the basics of forensic medicine and related forensic science specialties and the relevant and latest jurisprudence in legal and forensic medicine.

Lastly, legal aspects and issues relevant to health law and medical practice such as relevance of DNA in criminal and civil cases, Reproductive Health and Stem Cell Therapy are included.

Developments in forensic science and medicine are occurring everyday in a globalized and borderless society. He included latest doctrines and precepts in international perspective.

It is therefore essential that lawyers understand the basic principles of the forensic science and medicine in the cases that come before them and forensic medical practitioners understand the way in which the courts operate and their high duties to the court. This work forms an important bridge between law on the one hand and science and medicine on the other. it is a useful perspective to ensure that developments in the law and developments in forensic practice and forensic medicine move together to achieve a better if not the best administration of justice." --Foreword

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