Most people presume that the legal system works pretty well at dispensing justice. Alarmingly, this is not always the case.
This book examines various cases where forensic investigations were later found to be flawed. On each of these occasions the misdiagnosis of the cause of death had a profound impact on whether or not a criminal investigation ensued. This has resulted in cases of wrongful conviction of innocent people, as well as guilty parties escaping prosecution. Each case provides compelling and disturbing reading.
Bob Moles also presents an intriguing portrait of the former chief of Forensic Pathology for South Australia and asks why it took the system 30 years to scrutinise this man's qualifications and competence. Featured on ABC's 'Four Corners', this is a chilling reminder about the vulnerability of the justice system.
