Science in Court

First published in 1998, this volume contains essays from leading thinkers on both sides of the Atlantic on the relationship between law and science. Science plays an ever-increasing part in the development of legislation and the adjudication of cases. Its limitations and its value are explored in these essays which discuss issues of methodology and of evidence. Amongst areas covered are silicone breast implants, the rape trauma syndrome, the environment, inventions and Bayesianism.

1. Law and Science: Science and Law. Michael Freeman. 2. A Just Measure of Science. David Nelken. 3. Codes of Practice: Communicating Between Science and Law. Christine Willmore. 4. Bayesianism and Proof. Mike Redmayne. 5. Expert Games in Silicone Gel Breast Implant Litigation. Sheila Jasanoff. 6. DNA Evidence in the Courtroom: A Social-Psychological Perspective. Jason Schklar. 7. The Social Production of Rape Trauma Syndrome as Science and as Evidence. Shirley A. Dobbin and Sophia I. Gatowski. 8. The Application of Patent Law Principles to Scientific Developments: The Problem with Biotechnology. Margaret Llewelyn. 9. Using Law to Define Uncertain Science in Environmental Policy. Lynda M. Warren. 10. Some Challenges for Science in the Environmental Regulation of Industry. Patricia Park.