Guidance

Forensic science activities: interpretation and communication (FSR-GUI-0004)

This guidance applies to all practitioners and sets out principles and expectations for interpretation and communications of observations from FSAs.

• From: Forensic Science Regulator
• Published: 26 January 2026

Applies to England and Wales

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This guidance sets out principles and expectations for interpretation and communication of observations from forensic science activities (FSAs) in England and Wales. It has been drafted by a group that was convened by the Forensic Science Regulator (the Regulator) and comprised forensic practitioners and academic experts.

Published 26 January 2026