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Professor Carole McCartney is a Professor of Law and Criminal Justice at Leicester Law School, University of Leicester. Her research focuses on the intersection of science and technology with the justice system, particularly forensic science, biometrics, and their legal, ethical, and societal implications. She previously established the Science and Justice Research Interest Group at Northumbria University and has advised governments on forensic biometrics governance. McCartney is a Commissioner on the Westminster Commission on Forensic Science and co-leads the RAI Keystone project 'Probable Futures,' examining AI's responsible use in law enforcement.
Her work addresses miscarriages of justice, DNA evidence, international policing cooperation, and the ethical challenges in forensic science. She has contributed to policy reforms, such as critiques of the UK National DNA Database and analysis of forensic regulation. McCartney's interdisciplinary approach bridges legal and scientific education, advocating for stronger integration between disciplines to enhance justice system integrity.
Notable projects include evaluating forensic DNA utility, scrutinizing police evidence retention practices, and exploring cross-border forensic data exchange. Her advocacy for transparent, ethical forensic practices has influenced both academic discourse and public policy.
