Lynne Hingley

nut avoiding, vegetable dodging, 21st century Quincy.

[Lynne Hingley @lahingley]

@gubij @ogwangf235 @TonyNatif @PoliceUg We don’t allow cameras into our courts so never get feedback on how we come across. We also have a jury of 12 members of the public which again is very different to Uganda. To hear that you felt I was composed and knowledgeable means a lot

[Lynne Hingley @lahingley]

@irumba_abdul @Juliorockstax @TonyNatif @PoliceUg I leave that entirely with them.

[Lynne Hingley @lahingley]

@TonyNatif @bwengye_pe80355 @ODPPUGANDA Certainly the first time ever I have been told to stop blabbering. There is normally a mutual respect in court.

[Lynne Hingley @lahingley]

@TonyNatif Professor would be lovely, but not quite there. Honorary lecturer at UCL so on my way

[Lynne Hingley @lahingley]

@AmbroseEmuron Harsh 🫣

[Lynne Hingley @lahingley]

@Mukobbelwa @TonyNatif You are absolutely correct, the expectation is that only a portion of the DNA will transfer, however the huge issue we have is that we never know how much DNA was present in the first place. Equally depending on the tests carried out, we might not know if there is a body fluid

[Lynne Hingley @lahingley]

@TonyNatif @Mukobbelwa Even then, depending on the case circumstances, because we can’t age DNA we cannot eliminate indirect transfer. Imagine you fly to America and then the plane goes to Australia, your DNA could end up in Australia through transfer from the person sitting in your seat

[Lynne Hingley @lahingley]

@Mukobbelwa @TonyNatif With the sensitivity of the DNA techniques now and the knowledge of indirect transfer, DNA can’t show direct contact with an object either. So someone’s DNA can be on an object without them having any contact with it

[Lynne Hingley @lahingley]

@ACherukut @Juliorockstax @TonyNatif @PoliceUg I would say that both are equally important, the absence of either raises questions over the validity of any result obtained

[Lynne Hingley @lahingley]

@kyakundwa @TonyNatif @PoliceUg As the case is still ongoing, I will refrain from commenting on any specifics of the case. I hope you understand

[Lynne Hingley @lahingley]

@kyakundwa @TonyNatif @PoliceUg No system is infallible. In the UK we have miscarriages of justice, the Andrew Malkinson case being a terrible failing. The science is always evolving and there is always a place for bodies to investigate potential miscarriages of justice.

[Lynne Hingley @lahingley]

@_Susan_Nava Very good question! We use likelihood ratios in different aspects of casework. In relation to DNA there is some misunderstanding as to what a LR means. The statistic only relates to the possible source of the DNA it says nothing as to how, when or by who the DNA transferred.

[Lynne Hingley @lahingley]

@ACherukut @Juliorockstax @TonyNatif @PoliceUg This is a different type of DNA test from the one at trial. This relates to paternity DNA. As DNA is inherited from our parents, a biological offspring will share half of their DNA with their mum and half with their dad. A parent can be eliminated if this sharing isn’t observed.

[Lynne Hingley @lahingley]

@Juliorockstax @TonyNatif @PoliceUg Now my evidence has concluded I can engage on here. If there is anything you want me to explain please ask away

[Lynne Hingley @lahingley]

@Ndyamuhaki82512 @AmbroseEmuron @TonyNatif There was confusion over what constitutes case record. My report was peer reviewed and in re-exam I demonstrated this. A final report is not the same as the case records the FSR refers to. I hope this helps

[Lynne Hingley @lahingley]

@LawPawCalendar @savechildrenuk Are dogs of forensic scientists allowed?

[Inside Justice @insidejusticeUK]

A miscarriage of justice case we worked on with Siobhan Grey KC & Jo Millington is featured in a new BBC Expert Witness episode.

Watch how these amazing experts found new evidence which led to 2 innocent men finally having their convictions quashed.

https://t.co/REwqusVApT

[John Machell KC @JohnMachell1]

Just amended my email footer from QC to KC. A mundane and unimportant task in itself, but poignant and affecting for me personally.

[AnotherMetPC @AnotherMetPC]

Tonight as I was on duty, I heard the following circulation over the radio “All units standby, London Bridge has fallen down, London Bridge has fallen down. Standby for further direction, Met control out.” Made me a bit emotional.

[Lynne Hingley @lahingley]

@ForesightFCS Looking forward to seeing you there!