Barriers to the use of fingerprint evidence in court is unlocked by statistical model

Barriers to the use of fingerprint evidence in court is unlocked by statistical model: Fingerprints that are potential key pieces of evidence in court currently are not being considered due to shortcomings in the way this evidence is reported. Now, a statistical model has been developed that enables the weight of fingerprint evidence to be expressed in quantitative terms, paving the way for its full inclusion in the process of identifying criminals, according to a new report.