Theme:
6. Contested Pasts & Presents
Session format:
Regular session
Title:
Forensic Archaeology in Europe: Contesting the Present
Content:
Forensic Archaeology can no longer be considered a new sub-discipline and has been successfully applied to criminal and humanitarian cases across the globe.
This session seeks to explore the application of forensic archaeology as a key method in identifying evidence and addressing contested narratives. Of course, all criminal investigations involve contested versions of events, but can archaeology offer definitive proof, recognisable and acceptable by Europe’s legal systems? The standard of proof in criminal prosecutions can vary across jurisdictions and the admissibility of archaeological evidence is a critical factor in the application of Forensic archaeology. However, as with other sectors within archaeology, the standards applied, and even recognised accreditation for the specialism, are far from universal.
It is hoped that this will appeal to those practicing forensic archaeology, either in a consultant role or as part of an institution and highlight the commonalities in practice across Europe. It will also be of interest for those archaeologists who have worked in the forensic sector in the past, who may want to know more about the different difficulties encountered and the potential of forensic archaeology as a specialism in the future.
Keywords:
Forensic, humanitarian, investigation, excavation, standards
Session associated with MERC:
no
Session associated with CIfA:
no
Session associated with SAfA:
no
Session associated with CAA:
no
Session associated with DGUF:
no
Session associated with other:
Main organiser:
Aidan Harte (Ireland) 1
Co-organisers:
Mike Groen (Netherlands) 2
Affiliations:
1. Munster Archaeology
2. Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI) Ministry of Justice and Security
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