Forensic Science
Regulator

16 August 2017 — Collection

Forensic science providers: codes of practice and conduct

Codes of conduct and practice for forensic science providers and practitioners in the criminal justice system.

2 August 2017 — Collection

Forensic Science Regulator legal guidance

Guidance on legal obligations for expert witnesses and those involved in forensic pathology investigations.

14 July 2017 — Collection

Forensic Science Regulator: technical guidance

Brings together guidance on various forensic disciplines published by the Forensic Science Regulator.

30 August 2017 — Collection

Forensic Science Regulator newsletters and reports

Reports produced by the Forensic Science Regulator, including Forensic Pathology audits.

6 January 2017 — Press release

Insufficient funding for forensic science puts justice at risk

A lack of funding to improve forensic science is jeopardising the integrity of the criminal justice system, a new report warns today (6 January...

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Meeting minutes

Latest meeting minutes from the Forensic Science Regulator's working groups.

Latest

1. DNA mixture interpretation software validation: draft guidance

   • published 12 September 2017
   • Open consultation

2. DNA mixture interpretation: draft guidance

   • published 12 September 2017
   • Open consultation

3. Forensic Science Regulator newsletters and reports

   • published 30 August 2017
   • Collection

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What we do

The Forensic Science Regulator ensures that the provision of forensic science services across the criminal justice system is subject to an appropriate regime of scientific quality standards.

FSR works with the Home Office.

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Documents

Our announcements

1. Insufficient funding for forensic science puts justice at risk

   • 6 January 2017
   • Press release

2. Forensic science held to account

   • 4 December 2015
   • News story

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Our consultations

1. DNA mixture interpretation software validation: draft guidance

   • 12 September 2017
   • Open consultation

2. DNA mixture interpretation: draft guidance

   • 12 September 2017
   • Open consultation

See all our consultations

Our publications

1. Fingermark visualisation and imaging

   • 16 August 2017
   • Guidance

2. Fingerprint examination: terminology, definitions and acronyms

   • 16 August 2017
   • Guidance

See all our publications

Our management

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  Dr Gillian Tully PhD, MCSFS

  Forensic Science Regulator

Contact FSR

Forensic Science Regulator

5 St Philips's Place
Colmore Row
Birmingham
B3 2PW

Email FSREnquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

General enquiries 0121 200 3830

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