Guidance

Bloodstain pattern analysis (FSR-GUI-0021)

Guidance on the requirements of bloodstain pattern analysis.

• From: Forensic Science Regulator
• Published: 14 December 2015
• Last updated: 17 July 2025 — See all updates

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Bloodstain pattern analysis (accessible)

Ref: FSR-GUI-0021 Issue 1

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Bloodstain pattern analysis

Ref: FSR-GUI-0021 Issue 1

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This document provides guidance and recommendations to the Forensic Science Regulator’s Code of Practice for bloodstain pattern analysis.

You can view the previous version of this guidance on The National Archives.

Published 14 December 2015

Last updated 17 July 2025 + show all updates

1. 17 July 2025

   Guidance updated in line with Section 9(1) of the Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021.

2. 22 July 2024

   Added accessible version.

3. 16 September 2020

   Updated guidance.

4. 14 December 2015

   First published.