Forensic Investigation: Legislative principles and investigative practice is an essential resource for professionals and students in the field of forensic investigation. Written by a team of seasoned experts, this book explores forensic investigation as a comprehensive discipline that combines natural, social and human sciences with crucial management skills.

The book distinguishes forensic investigation as practised by detectives and investigating officers from laboratory-based forensic analysis or auditing. It examines the complexities of investigating crimes and incidents, emphasising that successful investigations require more than technical expertise; they demand continuous learning, strategic planning and the integration of diverse scientific c and social approaches.

With a particular focus on the South African context, Forensic Investigation: Legislative principles and investigative practice provides a detailed analysis of investigative processes, offering valuable insights into criminal, misconduct and non-compliance investigations. The book explores the roles of corporate and private investigators, the importance of crime intelligence, and the evolving challenges in digital forensics.

Chapter 1: Forensic Investigation of Crime, Irregularities and Transgressions
Chapter 2: Investigators’ skills and characteristics (New Chapter)
Chapter 3: The Initial Investigation Phase
Chapter 4: The Further Investigation Phase
Chapter 5: The Judicial Phase of the Investigation
Chapter 6: Principles of Investigation
Chapter 7: Medico-Legal Evidence
Chapter 8: Serological Evidence and DNA Analysis
Chapter 9: Imprint Evidence and other Specialities
Chapter 10: Criminal investigative Analysis
Chapter 11: Geoforensics and Forensic Geography
Chapter 12: Digital Forensics
Chapter 13: Developments in Forensic Technology

•    Aspiring forensic document examiners
•    Investigators
•    Legal professionals, and 
•    Members of the judiciary