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The Forensic Science Regulator publishes lessons that can be learnt from quality failings.
The Forensic Science Regulator has issued guidance to practitioners on making public comments on any case in which they have been involved.
The importance of forensic science to the courts
Guidelines for proficiency tests used in the assessment of DNA mixture analysis and interpretation methods.
Forensic Science Regulator has agreed a protocol for the handling of complaints in relation to material held in the forensic archive.
Notification on the consultation to the proposed changes to the FSA-specific requirements for FSA DTN 102, analyses of blood samples for s5A drug driving.
FSR Regulatory Notice 02/2020.
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.
Guidance on using legal limits in the prosecution of drug-driving offences.
Notification on the the Forensic Science Regulator's lessons learnt review on quality failure in s5A drugs driving analysis.
Notification on the changes to the code FSA definition and FSA specific requirements for FSA–MTP 101 – friction ridge detail: comparison, and public consultation.
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
Article 'Forensic science evidence in question' published in Sweet and Maxwell’s Criminal Law Review (Issue 5, 2011).
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