Guidance

Interpreting DNA evidence

The regulator commissioned advice on the interpretation of DNA evidence.

From:
Forensic Science Regulator
Published
6 December 2012
Last updated
17 September 2020 — See all updates

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The interpretation of DNA evidence

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This guidance sets out the basic principles to interpret complex DNA profiles and, where appropriate, inform scientific developments to enable their application in practice.

You can view the previous version of this guidance on the national archives.

Published 6 December 2012
Last updated 17 September 2020 + show all updates

  1. Updated the document and summary.

  2. First published.

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