The Forensic Science Regulator, working with the Home Office and Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, is developing updated codes of practice for forensic science standards and quality assurance. The 2025 draft code of practice represents the current regulatory framework governing forensic laboratories, evidence handling, and scientific testimony in criminal justice. This is an active regulatory initiative to strengthen forensic science governance.
This code of practice concerns the performance of forensic science activities in England and Wales.
Biometrics Commissioner’s response to Forensic Science Regulator's consultation on a draft code of practice.
We are seeking views on the draft guidance document 'Forensic medical examination: assessment, collection and recording of forensic evidence'.
We are seeking views on the draft code of practice for forensic gait analysis.
We are seeking views on the draft guidance document 'Forensic medical examination: assessment, collection and recording of forensic evidence'.
We are seeking views on the draft guidance document 'Forensic medical examination: assessment, collection and recording of forensic evidence'.
We are seeking views on the draft code of practice for forensic gait analysis.
Consultation on draft guidance for DNA mixture interpretation.
Consultation on draft guidance for DNA mixture interpretation software validation.
We are seeking views on the draft code of practice for forensic gait analysis.
The Forensic Science Regulator seeks views on the draft code of practice developed with the Royal Anthropological Institute (RAI) of Great Britain and Ireland.
We are consulting on adopting the standards produced by the United Kingdom and Ireland Association of Forensic Toxicologists (UKIAFT).
The Forensic Science Regulator seeks views on the draft code of practice developed with the Royal Anthropological Institute (RAI) of Great Britain and Ireland.
Consultation on draft guidance for DNA mixture interpretation.
Consultation on draft guidance for DNA mixture interpretation software validation.
The Forensic Science Regulator seeks views on the draft code of practice developed with the Royal Anthropological Institute (RAI) of Great Britain and Ireland.
Consultation on draft guidance for DNA mixture interpretation.
Consultation on draft guidance for DNA mixture interpretation software validation.
We are seeking comments on a draft appendix to the codes or practice and conduct, covering fingermark enhancement and image capture.
We are seeking comments on a draft appendix to the codes or practice and conduct, covering fingermark enhancement and image capture.
We are seeking comments on a draft appendix to the codes or practice and conduct, covering fingermark enhancement and image capture.
Consultation on draft guidance for the control and avoidance of contamination in crime scene examination involving DNA evidence recovery.
The Forensic Science Regulator is seeking comments on the draft appendix for digital forensics cell site analysis.
The Forensic Science Regulator is seeking comments on the draft guidance for digital forensics method validation.
The Forensic Science Regulator is seeking comments on the draft appendix for digital forensics cell site analysis.
The Forensic Science Regulator is seeking comments on the draft guidance for digital forensics method validation.
The Forensic Science Regulator is seeking comments on the draft appendix for digital forensics cell site analysis.
The Forensic Science Regulator is seeking comments on the draft guidance for digital forensics method validation.
The Forensic Science Regulator is seeking comments on the draft guidance on digital forensics method validation.
The Forensic Science Regulator is seeking comments on the draft guidance on cognitive bias effects relevant to forensic science examinations.
We are consulting on adopting the standards produced by the United Kingdom and Ireland Association of Forensic Toxicologists (UKIAFT).
Comments are being sought on the 'Guidance: Validation Consultation draft'.
The Forensic Science Regulator has published a code of Practice and Conduct for forensic science providers and practioners in the criminal justice system.
We are consulting on adopting the standards produced by the United Kingdom and Ireland Association of Forensic Toxicologists (UKIAFT).
Consultation on draft guidance for the control and avoidance of contamination in laboratory activities involving DNA evidence.
Consultation on draft guidance for the control and avoidance of contamination in crime scene examination involving DNA evidence recovery.
Consultation on draft guidance for the control and avoidance of contamination in laboratory activities involving DNA evidence.
Consultation on draft guidance for the control and avoidance of contamination in crime scene examination involving DNA evidence recovery.
Consultation on draft guidance for the control and avoidance of contamination in laboratory activities involving DNA evidence.
The Forensic Science Regulator is seeking comments on the draft guidance on cognitive bias effects relevant to forensic science examinations.
The Forensic Science Regulator is seeking comments on the draft guidance on digital forensics method validation.
The Forensic Science Regulator is seeking comments on the draft guidance on cognitive bias effects relevant to forensic science examinations.
The Forensic Science Regulator is seeking comments on the draft guidance on digital forensics method validation.
Comments are being sought on the 'Guidance: Validation Consultation draft'.
Comments are being sought on the 'Guidance: Validation Consultation draft'.
The Forensic Science Regulator has published a code of Practice and Conduct for forensic science providers and practioners in the criminal justice system.
The Forensic Science Regulator has published a code of Practice and Conduct for forensic science providers and practioners in the criminal justice system.