Policy Paper Published 23 Apr 2019 Home Office ↗ View on GOV.UK

Forensic science strategy

The government's vision for forensic science in the criminal justice system.

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This document sets out the government’s vision for the future of forensic science.

It is relevant to:

  • police forces (especially forensic service providers, crime scene investigators and scientific support managers)
  • wider criminal justice system bodies such as the Crown Prosecution Service and the Criminal Case Review Board
  • politicians (especially those on the Science and Technology Committees)
  • the wider general public

A joint review of forensics was commissioned by the Minister for Policing and the Fire Service. Read the joint review and implementation plan.