Historical landmarks of the evolution of forensic medicine and comparative development of medico-legal services in Sri Lanka

Ruwanpura, Rohan; Vidanapathirana, Muditha

doi:10.4038/mljsl.v6i1.7366

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“…Franjić (2018) said that forensic science can be simply understood as the application of science to the law or legal matters. It involves examining the objects or substances that entangled in the crime (Ruwanpura & Vidanapathirana, 2018). In addition, Bramley, Brown, Ellison, Hardcastle, and Martin (2000) explained that forensic science does not differ fundamentally from analytical science in general in respect of its technical application.…”

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Fiqh Forensics Module For Malaysia Shariah Officers: A Preliminary Analysis

Baharuddin¹,

Ismail²,

Mutalib³

et al. 2019

The European Proceedings of Social and Behavioural Sciences

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Fiqh Forensics Module For Malaysia Shariah Officers: A Preliminary Analysis

Baharuddin¹,

Ismail²,

Mutalib³

et al. 2019

The European Proceedings of Social and Behavioural Sciences

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“…By 1935, the first qualified Sri Lankan medicolegal expert started rendering specialist forensic medicine services in Colombo. 15,16 The earliest written law for Nepal was enacted in 1854. It was based on Britain and continental Europe's legal system.…”

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Forensic Medicine in South Asia: Comparison to the Developed Countries

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This study attempted to discuss the historical context and current practice of forensic medicine in South Asia. Comparisons within and between countries in South Asia, and between South Asia and the developed countries (represented by Japan and the USA) have been made to provide an insight into their distinct practice of forensic medicine. Though the formal establishment of forensic medicine in South Asia commenced at a comparable period to the developed countries, their pace of development has been considerably slow. Moreover, their ways of practice as well have evolved differently. In effect, South Asian countries follow an 'integrated service' system, whilst Japan and the USA practice 'divided service' systems to provide forensic medical services. Similarly, regarding the death investigations, most South Asian countries follow a Police-led death investigation system, whereas Japan and the USA follow a hybrid model and the Medical examiner's system of death investigation, respectively. Indeed, forensic medicine in South Asia is undeniably underdeveloped. In this paper, by highlighting the issues and challenges confronted in South Asia, key actions for prompt redressal are discussed to improve the standard of forensic medical services in South Asia.

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“…[7] The British coronial system was implemented through 1883 AD as a modified model of the English coroners' system. [8] In 1958 AD the United States passed the model postmortem act which outlines the general classes of deaths that need to be investigated and was the framework to develop its own laws regarding death investigation to their states. Over the years these systems are indefinitely being modified to be fitted with the advancement of forensic investigations and social needs.…”

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