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The code sets quality standard requirements for forensic science activities related to the investigation of crime in England and Wales.
The text in this document (excluding the Forensic Science Regulator’s…
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 .
This consultation seeks comments on the proposed regulation for the use of drug testing devices.
Background The use of hand-held or rapid drug testing kits or devices…
68.1. Definition 68.1.1. Examination and identification of controlled…
69.1. Introduction 69.1.1. This specification accompanies FSA DTN-106…
70.1. Scope 70.1.1. These FSA-specific requirements accompany FSA-DTN 106…
71.1 Introduction 71.1.1. These training and competence requirements…
Codes of practice and conduct for forensic science providers and practitioners in the criminal justice system.
This series brings together all documents relating to forensic science.
Guidance on implementing the FSA-specific requirements in relation to incident scene examination.
On 23 October 2011 Mr Adam Scott was charged with an offence of rape by Greater Manchester Police and held in custody.
This guidance applies to all practitioners and sets out principles and expectations for interpretation and communications of observations from FSAs.
Notifications to forensic science providers and the criminal justice system with updates concerning forensic science.
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