关键词: 《悉尼宣言》, 数字化转型, 似然比, 伦理, 质量保证

Abstract: The 23rd Triennial Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Sciences was held in Sydney, Australia from November 21 to 24, 2023. As the most influential academic communication platform in forensic science, over 1 700 registered delegates from more than 70 countries and regions around the world attended this conference and presented more than 700 oral presentations and more than 300 digital posters. Focused on the theme of “Where to from Here”, the conference set up 4 plenary sessions and 24 breakout sessions in 4 days, which systematically demonstrated the cutting-edge technologies, scientific research, value of evidence, ethical risks and quality assurance of forensic sciences worldwide. The conference paid particular attention to the challenges posed to forensic science caused by the digital transformation, explored the added value of the Sydney Declaration, and looked forward to the direction of “Where to from Here” in the context of reflection and critique.

Key words: Sydney Declaration, digital transformation, likelihood ratio, ethics, quality assurance