Guidance

Guidance: provision of human tissue to the defence

Guidance for forensic pathologists in England and Wales acting for the defence in criminal investigations or prosecutions.

From:
Forensic Science Regulator
Published
30 December 2014
Last updated
22 September 2020 — See all updates

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This page was initially published when the Forensic Science Regulator was responsible for quality standards in forensic pathology. That responsibility has now been transferred to the Home Office so this page is no longer current. For current material please see Forensic pathology: role within the Home Office.

Applies to England, Northern Ireland and Wales

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Guidance: provision of human tissue to the defence

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The Forensic Science Regulator and Pathology Delivery Board have published guidance for forensic pathologists in England and Wales on the provision of human tissue to those acting for the defence in criminal investigations or prosecutions.

Published 30 December 2014
Last updated 22 September 2020 + show all updates

  1. Updated guidance.

  2. First published.

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