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<p>The case report is the primary means by which forensic anthropologists communicate the outcomes of their examination. Despite their central role, considerable variability currently exists in the content, structure, and clarity of such reports. Drawing on published guidelines, forensic science standards, and the collective experience of an international group of practitioners from the Board of the Forensic Anthropology Society of Europe (FASE), this paper presents practical recommendations for forensic anthropology reporting. It outlines the fundamental aims and principles of reporting, identifies essential report elements, and distinguishes minimum requirements from discretionary components. Emphasis is placed on scientific integrity, transparency of methods and reasoning, and clear communication to a diverse audience. These recommendations are meant to be applicable across jurisdictions and professional contexts, including independent practice, while remaining aligned with contemporary forensic science standards. By promoting consistency and clarity in reporting, these recommendations aim to support the reliability, interpretability, and admissibility of forensic anthropological evidence, and to strengthen the contribution of forensic anthropology to medico-legal investigations.</p>

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Best practice for forensic anthropology reporting: a statement by the Board of the Forensic Anthropology Society of Europe (FASE)

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    2026年7月8日

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  • Eugénia Cunha,
  • Anja Petaros,
  • Desiré Brits,
  • Cristina Cattaneo,
  • Elena Kranioti,
  • Ann H. Ross,
  • Pascal Adalian,
  • Zuzana Obertova,
  • Hans H. de Boer

摘要

The case report is the primary means by which forensic anthropologists communicate the outcomes of their examination. Despite their central role, considerable variability currently exists in the content, structure, and clarity of such reports. Drawing on published guidelines, forensic science standards, and the collective experience of an international group of practitioners from the Board of the Forensic Anthropology Society of Europe (FASE), this paper presents practical recommendations for forensic anthropology reporting. It outlines the fundamental aims and principles of reporting, identifies essential report elements, and distinguishes minimum requirements from discretionary components. Emphasis is placed on scientific integrity, transparency of methods and reasoning, and clear communication to a diverse audience. These recommendations are meant to be applicable across jurisdictions and professional contexts, including independent practice, while remaining aligned with contemporary forensic science standards. By promoting consistency and clarity in reporting, these recommendations aim to support the reliability, interpretability, and admissibility of forensic anthropological evidence, and to strengthen the contribution of forensic anthropology to medico-legal investigations.