This report is a summary of the first meeting of the Science, Technology, and Law Panel. The Policy Division of the National Research Council established the panel to bring the science and engineering community and the legal community together on a regular basis to explore pressing issues, to improve communication, and to help resolve such issues between these communities.

Table of Contents


Front Matter
1 Introduction
2 Scientific and Technical Evidence in the Courtroom
3 Law and the Conduct of Scientific and Engineering Activities
4 Science, Technology, and Law Panel's Agenda
Bibliography
Biographical Information