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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 obligations placed on expert witnesses in the criminal justice system in England and Wales.
Guidance on the process to create joint expert statements under Part 19.6 of the Criminal Procedure Rules.
Automated rapid DNA systems can include portable devices that can produce STR DNA profile results in under 2 hours for a small number of samples per run.
Guidelines for proficiency tests used in the assessment of DNA mixture analysis and interpretation methods.
Notification on the consultation to the proposed changes to FSA – BIO 200 and FSA – BIO 201 and related glossary terms in version 2 of the code.
Notification on a procedural error related to the use of certified reference materials in the undertaking of FSA- DTN 102.
The regulator commissioned advice on the interpretation of DNA evidence.
FSR Regulatory Notice 02/2020.
Notification on the the Forensic Science Regulator's lessons learnt review on quality failure in s5A drugs driving analysis.
A protocol on the use of casework material for validation purposes.
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