Forensic age estimation in anti-piracy trials in Seychelles: Experiences and challenges faced

Highlights • Need for uniformity in multifactorial FAE protocols. • Combined assessments of different developmental sites provide narrower age ranges. • Reference data are needed from lesser developed regions. • Regional repositories of population studies can overcome shortage of data. • Unforeseen...

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Published in:Forensic science international 2017-01, Vol.270, p.278.e1-278.e7
Main Authors: Gunawardena, S.A, Liyanage, U.A, Weeratna, J.B, Mendis, N.D.N.A, Perera, H.J.M, Jayasekara, R.W, Fernando, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Age determination
Age estimation in the living
Assessments
Chronic illnesses
Classification
Clavicle maturation
Criminal procedure
Disorders
Forensic Anthropology Population Data
Forensic engineering
Forensic odontology
Forensic sciences
Minors
Multifactorial approach
Networks
Pathology
Piracy
Population
Regression
Seychelles
Studies
Supply chains
Teeth
Third molar development
Trials
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Summary:Highlights • Need for uniformity in multifactorial FAE protocols. • Combined assessments of different developmental sites provide narrower age ranges. • Reference data are needed from lesser developed regions. • Regional repositories of population studies can overcome shortage of data. • Unforeseen jurisdictional limitations should be considered in FAE protocols.
ISSN:0379-0738
1872-6283
DOI:10.1016/j.forsciint.2016.11.010