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26/06/2024 - Supreme Court Decision Increases Burden on Crime Labs (USA)

argument: Notizie/News - Criminal Procedure Law

According to an article from Bloomberg (June 22, 2024), the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in a manner that increases the workload for crime laboratories in Arizona. The ruling mandates more rigorous testing and verification processes for drug evidence, aiming to enhance the accuracy and reliability of forensic analyses. This decision arises from concerns over the validity of drug tests used in criminal prosecutions and seeks to address potential errors and biases in forensic science. The implications of this ruling are significant, as it could lead to longer processing times and increased costs for law enforcement agencies and forensic labs.