How accurate is Silent Witness, according to a forensic expert? Silent Witness has been a staple of British television since 1996. Its longevity may be due to an intricate portrayal of police investigative work. Yet this gritty drama still falls into the same trap many others do, says Carol Rogers, the lead scientist for sexual offences at the Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services: it often simplifies the science to the point of becoming misleading. Tap link to learn more: https://www.news

Silent Witness has been on British screens since 1996, but how accurately does it portray the science? Carol Rogers, lead scientist for sexual offences at the Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services, takes a look. Watch more: https://newscientist.com/video/2483618-police-forensic-scientist-reviews-the-best-and-worst-cop-dramas/ | New Scientist

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