Dna in the Dock

Synopsis

Explores the civil liberties issues surrounding DNA testing and asks whether DNA should be accepted as authoritative scientific evidence in court cases. Looks at individuals who have been convicted of crimes on the basis of doubtful results and flawed tests, one of whom is on death row in the USA.

Series

Equinox, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 52 min.

Year of production

1995

Availability

out of distribution; 1997 sale: £19.95 (+VAT +p&p)

Notes

Broadcast on C4 on 22/10/95.

Uses

Ages 14 and up.

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

criminal law; DNA; DNA profiling

Sponsor

Name

Channel Four Television

Phone

071-396 4444

Address

LONDON
SW1P 2TX

Distributor

Name

Granada Learning

Email

info@granada-learning.co.uk

Web

http://www.granada-learning.com External site opens in new window

Phone

0161-827 2927

Fax

0161-827 2966

Address

Customer Services
Granada Television
Quay Street
Manchester M60 9EA