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Guidelines for proficiency tests used in the assessment of DNA mixture analysis and interpretation methods.
A protocol on the use of casework material for validation purposes.
Guidance for Y-STR analysis delivered into the criminal justice system in England and Wales.
The Forensic Science Regulator publishes lessons that can be learnt from quality failings.
Appendix to the codes of practice for forensic science providers covering digital forensic services.
This consultation seeks views on a draft code of practice (‘the code’) to be issued under the Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021.
Forensic Science Regulator newsletters cover issues of interest and relevance to forensic science practitioners.
Report looking at a quality failure in s5A drugs driving analysis.
Guidance on identifiying areas for prioritising research into fingerprint examination.
We are seeking views on the draft guidance document 'Forensic medical examination: assessment, collection and recording of forensic evidence'.
Answers to questions raised by delegates at the 2023 Forensic Science Regulator conference.
FSR Regulatory Notice 01/2019.
Revised codes of conduct and practice for forensic science providers and practitioners in the criminal justice system.
Guidance on the process to create joint expert statements under Part 19.6 of the Criminal Procedure Rules.
This guidance shows readers how to recognise cognitive bias and therefore help to safeguard against biasing effects.
The Forensic Science Regulator seeks views on the draft code of practice developed with the Royal Anthropological Institute (RAI) of Great Britain and Ireland.
Forensic Science Regulator Dr Gillian Tully has called on all parts of the criminal justice system to make sure standards in forensic science are met.
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