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Article 'Forensic science evidence in question' published in Sweet and Maxwell’s Criminal Law Review (Issue 5, 2011).
The Forensic Science Regulator publishes lessons that can be learnt from quality failings.
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.
Notification regarding the use of drug testing kits and devices for rapid drug identification under the Home Office Circular 015/2012.
Notification on the changes to the code FSA definition and FSA specific requirements for FSA–MTP 101 – friction ridge detail: comparison, and public consultation.
FSR Regulatory Notice 02/2020.
Guidance on the validation requirements of the search and comparison algorithm and the method in which it is deployed.
Guidance for Y-STR analysis delivered into the criminal justice system in England and Wales.
Notification on the broad risks the Regulator has identified in the forensic science activity of estimating vehicle speed from video footage.
Guidance on the obligations placed on expert witnesses in the criminal justice system in England and Wales.
Notification on the Forensic Science Regulator’s press release following Greater Manchester Police’s statement of 29 November 2024 concerning suspected data manipulation at Randox Testing Services and Trimega Laboratories.
Notification on the the Forensic Science Regulator's lessons learnt review on quality failure in s5A drugs driving analysis.
Guidance on identifiying areas for prioritising research into fingerprint examination.
FSR Regulatory Notice 01/2020.
Tender document for the production of a draft appendix covering: Marks - Toolmarks
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