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A general structure for legal arguments about evidence using Bayesian networks.

<13>This work, based on a computational understanding of information, is helping lawyers understand the overall impact of different evidence in (mainly criminal) cases, and helping forensic experts understand the true probabilistic impact of their evidence. The Crown Prosecution Service is currently investigating the method as a means of determining the probability of securing a conviction to help them decide whether to proceed with cases. The method has been incorporated in the 'Recommendations for Innovation within Forensic Science in the UK' - a report commissioned by the Home Office Chief Scientific Adviser. The work led directly to Fenton's recent ERC Senior Fellowship.