Seeking and Employing Forensic Evidence in Rape Cases in Thailand

Authors

  • Jugkrit Vorawee

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v17i4.19941

Keywords:

forensic evidence, criminal case, rape

Abstract

This article is a part of the research project on “Forensic evidence in criminal justice proceedings of rape cases
in Thailand”. Although forensic science has long been employed in Thai criminal justice proceedings, the lack
of enough scientific knowledge among the legal professionals still remains especially in rape cases. In this study
on rape cases, where the evidence of high probative value is required, it was found that the seeking of forensic
evidence in the early stage of investigation and the use of the evidence in court trial are problematic. In many
cases the late complaint about the case and the delay of medical examination of the victim were encountered.
The unintentional contamination of crime scene and destroying valuable evidence were also found in some cases.
Moreover, the problem of insufficient personnel in all areas of forensic science was also reported. In this work, the
remedies to rectify the above-mentioned shortcomings are provided.

Author Biography

  • Jugkrit Vorawee

    Forensic Science and Criminal Justice Ph.D. Student of Graduate School, Silpakorn University, Thailand

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Published

2023-10-16

How to Cite

Seeking and Employing Forensic Evidence in Rape Cases in Thailand. (2023). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 17(4), 58-62. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v17i4.19941