Forensic science in the context of Islamic law: A review. (August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alkahtani, Theeb; Aljerian, Khaldoon; Golding, Bartholomew; Alqahtani, Sakher
• Is Part Of: Journal of forensic and legal medicine. Volume 34(2015)
• Page Start: 179
• Page End: 181
• Publication Date: 2015-08
• Subjects: Sharia law -- Saudi Arabia -- Forensic -- Future; Medical jurisprudence -- Periodicals; Forensic sciences -- Periodicals; Forensic Medicine -- Periodicals; Médecine légale -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 614.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jflm.2015.04.017
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1752-928X

Abstract

Abstract: Even though it is still in its nascent phase, forensic science has already encountered strong resistance in Saudi Arabia due to its incompatibility with their present legal system. What follow is a review on the status of forensic medicine and its future in terms of acceptance and use in legal action. Highlights: The legal system in Saudi Arabia. The presence and state of medicine in Saudi Arabia. The use of forensics in legal proceedings. Expert witnesses in Sharia law.