FSC360H5 Lecture : Lecture #8
Document Summary
Goudge inquiry created to address serious concerns other the way criminally suspicious deaths involving children are handled by the province of. Response to a large number of wrongful convictions. Majority of cases being re-investigated involved those for which dr. charles. Randal smith of the hospital for sick children in toronto, had provided. Started doing autopsies on children who died sudden or suspiciously. In 1992, made head of then newly formed pediatric forensic pathology unit. Became almost solely responsible for investigating suspicious child deaths in. Inquiry to be held to determine the state of the forensic pathology system in. Goal was to come up with suggestions to improve system in order to ensure that these errors would not be repeated. Heard evidence from november 2007, to early 2008. To determine based on evidence and scientific method, the manner and cause of death. The expansion of scientific knowledge or the promotion of public health.
