The Manitoba Justice Department established a committee (the Forensic Evidence Review Committee) to review potential murder convictions on the basis that flawed hair analysis had tainted two murder convictions in that province; this has led to a further review of both cases.

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The Manitoba Justice Department did establish a committee to review potential murder convictions after flawed hair analysis tainted two murder convictions, leading to a further review of those cases. This action reflects the growing awareness and concern over the reliability of certain forensic methods historically used in criminal investigations and trials.

The Manitoba Justice Department Established a Committee (The Forensic Evidence