Forensic services in turmoil
Oct 24, 2020
2 minutes
TANYA WATERWORTH
THE Forensic Services Laboratories (FSL) has ground to a near-halt, with more than 100 000 case exhibits stuck in the process, 92% of which are associated with rape and sexual assaults.
DNA evidence is also crucial in cases for those who cannot speak for themselves, such as babies, toddlers and mentally impaired victims.
This week, the DA’s Andrew Whitfield raised the alarm, and
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