Based on the reviews of previous studies, the author introduces research theme examples in the studies of intersection between Science and Law; 1) Responsibility of “science in the making”: Precautionary principle, 2) Gap between “science in the making” and public image of science, 3) Social problems caused by gap between S&T developing speed and law changing speed. Several Japanese case studies are shown as examples for each category.
Moreover, based on the discussion of Workshop at JSSTS annual meeting 2008, future research themes are summarized as follows; 1) Science literacy for lawyers, 2) Problems caused by differences in logics between science and law and those caused by institutional inadequacy, 3) Who should solve problems visualized by trial process in the court, and how? These themes will open the door to the more detailed discussion for further studies.
