Forensic Science Regulator
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5 June 2025Guidance
Forensic science activities: statutory code of practice - version 2
The code sets quality standard requirements for forensic science activities related to the investigation of crime in England and Wales.
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26 June 2026Collection
Forensic Science Regulators notifications
Notifications to forensic science providers and the criminal justice system with updates concerning forensic science.
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17 July 2026Collection
Forensic Science Regulator newsletters and reports
Reports produced by the Forensic Science Regulator.
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5 August 2026Membership
Membership
Details of our working groups and subcommittees and latest meeting minutes.
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4 August 2026Collection
Forensic Science Regulator guidance
This series brings together all documents relating to forensic science.
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24 April 2024Policy paper
Policy on enforcement action taken by the Forensic Science Regulator
Investigation and enforcement action provisions for the Forensic Science Regulator under the Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021.
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The Forensic Science Regulator ensures that the provision of forensic science services across the criminal justice system is subject to an appropriate regime of scientific quality standards.
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Forensic Science Regulator
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B2 4BJ
United Kingdom
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