We plan to collect part of our data through focus groups with individuals from different communities. Your participation will help us better understand marginalised groups' perceptions of forensic evidence, the factors impacting trust in forensic evidence, and the influence these have on the criminal justice system.

What will I be asked to do if I agree to take part?

You are asked to participate in a focus group with other participants facilitated by one of the researchers and a company that designs gameplay scenarios that will last approximately 60 to 90 minutes.

You will be provided with an iPad to watch a crime scenario acted by professional actors and provide your opinion by answering questions on the iPad screen.

We plan to conduct interviews with stakeholders from the criminal justice system to better understand marginalised groups' perceptions of forensic evidence, the factors impacting trust in forensic evidence, and the influence these have on the criminal justice system.

What will I be asked to do if I agree to take part?

The interviews will take place from August to November.

You are asked to participate in a one-to-one interview with one of the researchers, which will last approximately an hour.

The interviews will be face-to-face or online (via MS Teams), according to your preference.

We plan to understand the public’s trust and distrust in forensic evidence in the criminal justice system.

What will I be asked to do if I agree to take part?

This survey explores people’s experience and trust in science/scientists, forensic science and forensic scientists. This survey should take you about 30 minutes to complete and it includes 3 sections:

1. Section 1 – experience of science and forensic science.
2. Section 2 – level of trust in science, forensic science and forensic scientists.
3. Section 3 – some information about you.