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Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021 Implementation

The Forensic Science Regulator, under the Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021, is implementing a regulatory framework to standardise forensic science practice and quality across the UK criminal justice system. The Regulator is developing codes of practice, managing the Forensic Information Database Strategy Board, and overseeing compliance by forensic service providers. Recent activity includes publication of annual reports and draft codes of practice for 2025.

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2025

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28 Mar 2025 | Policy paper Forensic Science Regulator Home Office Context · primary home: Forensic Science Regulation linked

Forensic Science Regulator draft code of practice 2025

This code of practice concerns the performance of forensic science activities in England and Wales.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Forensic Science Regulator draft code of practi… (389pp)
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↓ Forensic Science Regulator draft code of practice 2025: ver… (392pp) ↓ Explanatory memorandum (6pp) ↓ Explanatory memorandum (print version) (8pp)
24 Mar 2025 | Consultation outcome Forensic Science Regulator linked

Forensic science code of practice: version 2 — outcome published

We're consulting on the draft for the development of version 2 of the forensic science code of practice.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation guidance: forensic science code of…
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↓ Consultation guidance: forensic science code of practice ve… ↓ Summary of changes proposed for the code of practice (acces… ↓ Summary of changes proposed for the code of practice (19pp) ↓ Draft code of practice (accessible) ↓ Draft code of practice (397pp) ↓ Code of practice version 2 consultation response report (ac… ↓ Code of practice version 2 consultation response report (55pp)

2024

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13 Sep 2024 | Consultation (closed) Forensic Science Regulator linked

Friction ridge detail comparison — consultation closed

We are seeking comments on the revised definition and the specific requirements for FSA–MTP101 – friction ridge detail: comparison.

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↓ Consultation draft of specific requirements to support FSA-… (11pp) ↓ Consultation draft for FSA-MTP101 reframed as activities/se… ↓ Consultation draft for FSA-MTP101 reframed as activities/se… (2pp)
22 Aug 2024 | Consultation (closed) Forensic Science Regulator linked

Friction ridge detail comparison — consultation opened

We are seeking comments on the revised definition and the specific requirements for FSA–MTP101 – friction ridge detail: comparison.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation draft of specific requirements to …
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↓ Consultation draft of specific requirements to support FSA-… (11pp) ↓ Consultation draft for FSA-MTP101 reframed as activities/se… ↓ Consultation draft for FSA-MTP101 reframed as activities/se… (2pp)
11 Mar 2024 | Consultation outcome Forensic Science Regulator linked

Forensic science code of practice: version 2 — consultation closed

We're consulting on the draft for the development of version 2 of the forensic science code of practice.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation guidance: forensic science code of…
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↓ Consultation guidance: forensic science code of practice ve… ↓ Summary of changes proposed for the code of practice (acces… ↓ Summary of changes proposed for the code of practice (19pp) ↓ Draft code of practice (accessible) ↓ Draft code of practice (397pp) ↓ Code of practice version 2 consultation response report (ac… ↓ Code of practice version 2 consultation response report (55pp)
12 Feb 2024 | Consultation outcome Forensic Science Regulator linked

Forensic science code of practice: version 2 — consultation opened

We're consulting on the draft for the development of version 2 of the forensic science code of practice.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Consultation guidance: forensic science code of…
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↓ Consultation guidance: forensic science code of practice ve… ↓ Summary of changes proposed for the code of practice (acces… ↓ Summary of changes proposed for the code of practice (19pp) ↓ Draft code of practice (accessible) ↓ Draft code of practice (397pp) ↓ Code of practice version 2 consultation response report (ac… ↓ Code of practice version 2 consultation response report (55pp)

2023

5 events
13 Mar 2023 | Consultation outcome Forensic Science Regulator Home Office linked

Forensic science: draft statutory code of practice — outcome published

This consultation seeks views on a draft code of practice (‘the code’) to be issued under the Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Code of practice consultation draft (accessible…
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↓ Code of practice consultation draft (399pp) ↓ The Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021: draft statutory co… ↓ The Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021: draft statutory co… (15pp) ↓ Code of practice consultation response report (accessible) ↓ Code of practice consultation response report (56pp)

2022

4 events
31 Oct 2022 | Consultation outcome Forensic Science Regulator Home Office linked

Forensic science: draft statutory code of practice — consultation closed

This consultation seeks views on a draft code of practice (‘the code’) to be issued under the Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Code of practice consultation draft (accessible…
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↓ Code of practice consultation draft (399pp) ↓ The Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021: draft statutory co… ↓ The Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021: draft statutory co… (15pp) ↓ Code of practice consultation response report (accessible) ↓ Code of practice consultation response report (56pp)
4 Aug 2022 | Consultation outcome Forensic Science Regulator Home Office linked

Forensic science: draft statutory code of practice — consultation opened

This consultation seeks views on a draft code of practice (‘the code’) to be issued under the Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Code of practice consultation draft (accessible…
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↓ Code of practice consultation draft (399pp) ↓ The Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021: draft statutory co… ↓ The Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021: draft statutory co… (15pp) ↓ Code of practice consultation response report (accessible) ↓ Code of practice consultation response report (56pp)

2021

7 events
22 Apr 2021 | Bill stage linked

Forensic Science Regulator Bill

Third Reading 13:19:00 Motion Moved by Lord Kennedy of Southwark: That the Bill do now pass. Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Lab Co-op): I beg to move that the Bill do now pass. In moving this Motion, I wish to make …

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15 Apr 2021 | Bill stage linked

Forensic Science Regulator Bill

Order of Commitment 13:20:00 Moved by Lord Kennedy of Southwark: That the order of commitment be discharged. Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Lab Co-op): My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no …

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19 Mar 2021 | Bill stage linked

Forensic Science Regulator Bill

Second Reading 14:41:00 Moved by Lord Kennedy of Southwark: That the Bill be now read a second time. Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Lab Co-op): My Lords, I pay tribute to my honourable friend the Member for Bristol North West, Mr …

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12 Mar 2021 | Bill stage linked

Forensic Science Regulator Bill

Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee, considered. Third Reading 14:03:00 Darren Jones (Bristol North West) (Lab): I am grateful to the Leader of the House for granting time to debate private Members’ Bills today. Following a full debate …

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2016

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2015

4 events