An introduction to Clarus: Culture, Bias, Language and Communication in Digital Evidence Investigations

• In Event: Clarus: Culture, Bias, Language and Communicaiton in Digital Evidence Investigations

Abstract

The Clarus project is a multi-national, multi-institutional and interdisciplinary research project funded by Horizon Europe (2023-2026). Clarus studies how communication, taken-for-granted ways of doing things, organisational cultures, disciplinary backgrounds or and specific languages can contribute significantly to a context for biased judgements and erroneous decisions at an organisational level. Clarus will produce new knowledge related to issues of communication, language and vocabulary, both within and across borders in the field of forensic digital evidence in Europe and will highlight areas of risk for the execution of unbiased forensic procedures and police investigations. The paper will provide an overview of Clarus’ research structure and theoretical orientation, as well as its innovative methodologies and dissemination approaches. It will also outline the partner countries and agencies involved, as well as explore some of the benefits and challenges in collaborating with such a diverse group of professionals in terms of academic field, practitioner expertise and national systems.

Authors

• Megan O'Neill, University of Dundee

• Amy Long, Univesity of Dundee