This section is about how the "promise of biology" - the promise of DNA - has in the last decade radically changed the notion of forensic evidence. The article by Michael Lynch (Science, Truth and Forensic Cultures) gives an excellent introduction and overview.

Please respond to following question by analysing the article of Michael Lynch and the article of M'Charek:Silent Witness orM'charek/ Hagendijk/ de Vries:Equal Before the Law.

Has the 'promise' of DNA use in forensics been fulfilled (offering an "objective" standard)?; are there any negative consequences? In your answer reflect on the analysis in the articles.