Stefanie was quoted in The Straits Times by Nadine Chua in her article on the new forensic medical examination framework (p.A2). The article included Stefanie’s comments that it is good to give law enforcement the ability, when circumstances justify, to gather evidence that is relevant to solving the case, and that it is surprising that they do not have such powers right now, with forensic medical examinations currently needing the accused person’s consent. Some medical evidence like DNA is time-sensitive and can be degraded. The results of a forensic medical examination can even be exculpatory and can show that a suspect is not guilty of the crime if there is no DNA match.

Nadine’s story was syndicated on Singapore Law Watch on on 11 Jan 2024.