Forensics

Bid to use forensic science to tackle wildlife crime

The Scottish government is to join Edinburgh University on a new programme to employ forensic science in fighting wildlife crime.

The move comes ahead of an international event on the issue being held in the city.

The Wildlife Forensics Development Programme will boost research into greater use of forensic techniques.

It comes after the case against two gamekeepers was dropped because video footage was ruled inadmissible.

The partnership will create formal ties between the Scottish government's wildlife DNA forensics unit and the university's research unit at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, and the Roslin Institute.