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.
In response to: Forensic science code of practice: version 2
In response to: Forensic science code of practice: version 2
In response to: Forensic science code of practice: version 2
We're consulting on the draft for the development of version 2 of the forensic science code of practice.
The Forensic Science Regulator is seeking comments on the revised FSA – BIO 200 and FSA – BIO 201 and related new and revised glossary definitions.
The Forensic Science Regulator is seeking comments on the revised FSA specific requirements for FSA DTN 102: Toxicology: analyses for drugs in relation to s5A of the Road Traffic Act 1988.
The Forensic Science Regulator is seeking comments on the revised FSA – BIO 200 and FSA – BIO 201 and related new and revised glossary definitions.
The Forensic Science Regulator is seeking comments on the revised FSA specific requirements for FSA DTN 102: Toxicology: analyses for drugs in relation to s5A of the Road Traffic Act 1988.
We are seeking comments on the revised definition and the specific requirements for FSA–MTP101 – friction ridge detail: comparison.
In response to: Friction ridge detail comparison
In response to: Friction ridge detail comparison
We are seeking comments on the revised definition and the specific requirements for FSA–MTP101 – friction ridge detail: comparison.
We're consulting on the draft for the development of version 2 of the forensic science code of practice.
We're consulting on the draft for the development of version 2 of the forensic science code of practice.
In response to: Forensic science: draft statutory code of practice
In response to: Forensic science: draft statutory code of practice
This consultation seeks views on a draft code of practice (‘the code’) to be issued under the Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021.
This consultation seeks views on a draft code of practice (‘the code’) to be issued under the Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021.
This consultation seeks views on a draft code of practice (‘the code’) to be issued under the Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021.
This consultation seeks feedback on the draft guidance for forensic science practitioners in the criminal justice system.
This consultation seeks feedback on the draft guidance for forensic science practitioners in the criminal justice system.
This consultation seeks feedback on the draft guidance for forensic science practitioners in the criminal justice system.
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.