science and the courts – Fancy Comma, LLC

How do non-scientist judges understand scientific evidence?

Judges interpret scientific evidence in court, facing challenges of accuracy and complexity.

Toby Shu explains the impact of the Loper Bright Supreme Court decision, which relates to scientific expertise in government.

Scientists don’t see eye-to-eye on science, argues Ella Lesher, as she breaks down the differences between scientific and legal evidence.

“We can’t assume that good science automatically translates into good policy through agency expertise,” writes Ella Lesher.

The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s SB1, limiting gender-affirming care for minors, disregarding significant medical consensus.