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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.
The Forensic Science Regulator publishes lessons that can be learnt from quality failings.
This guidance sets out the general approach for the validation of software with specific focus on the requirements for DNA mixture interpretation.
Guidance on the content of reports issued by expert witnesses in the Criminal Justice System in England and Wales.
Provides further explanation of some of the requirements of the codes related to speech and audio analysis.
Guidance on analysis and reporting in relation to offences under s5A Road Traffic Act 1988 (drug driving).
Guidance on the content of non-expert technical statements within the Criminal Justice System in England and Wales.
This Regulatory Notice has been issued to update forensic units that the deadline for accreditation of incident scene investigation is now 1 October 2021.
Tender document for the production of a draft appendix covering: Marks - Toolmarks
The End user specialist group terms of reference and remit.
Quality Standards Specialist Group recommendations on the Code of Practice.
Quality Standards Specialist Group recommendations on the Code of Conduct.
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.
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.
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