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In The Media: QDE and handwriting examination on BBC News
Handwriting insights for a BBC investigation into anonymous letters
Elisabeth Briggs
Dec 9, 20251 min read


Seeing Beyond the Ink
We are delighted to share that the September 2025 issue of the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce's * Chamberlink* magazine includes an article highlighting key elements of our work at QDE. Understanding Forensic Document Examination While the full magazine is packed with essential business insights and local success stories, we are particularly proud of the feature on page 50: "Seeing Beyond the Ink: Tools for Verifying Documents." The article highlights that Forensic
Elisabeth Briggs
Oct 2, 20252 min read


How Can a Forensic Document Examiner Strengthen Your Legal Case as a Lawyer?
In the intricate landscape of legal battles, documents often serve as the backbone of a case. Their authenticity can be the difference...
Elisabeth Briggs
Feb 12, 20253 min read


Recent forensic document and handwriting cases #1
Examples of recent forensic document examination casework
Elisabeth Briggs
Mar 5, 20242 min read


Why do we need more than one specimen signature?
We are often asked to compare a ‘disputed’ signature with just one known signature, or specimen signature, from an individual. A client...
Elisabeth Briggs
Dec 19, 20232 min read


ESDA - How to reveal secret writing: Part 1
Writing on one sheet of paper resting on another produces impressions on the surface below. How can these be revealed?
Elisabeth Briggs
Nov 27, 20232 min read


QDE#2 Who are We?
It always helps to know a little about the people 'behind' the name. . . so here are a few facts about Hannah!
Elisabeth Briggs
Sep 15, 20232 min read


What sort of cases can a Forensic Document Examiner accept?
Instructions are generally received from solicitors in civil cases although some work comes from the criminal defence field. However...
Elisabeth Briggs
May 27, 20231 min read


QDE#1 Who are We?
Elisabeth Briggs - Forensic Document Examiner and Handwriting Expert It always helps to know a little about the people 'behind' the...
Elisabeth Briggs
May 27, 20232 min read
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