Policy paper

Forensic Science Regulator code of practice

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

Documents

Draft code of practice

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Explanatory memorandum

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Forensic Science Regulator impact assessment

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The Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021 requires the Regulator to prepare and publish a code of practice about the carrying on of forensic science activities in England and Wales. The code builds on the existing non-statutory Codes of Practice and Conduct, and has been presented to the UK Parliament pursuant to section 3(3)(b) of the Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021.

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Updates to this page

Published 26 January 2023
Last updated 15 September 2023 + show all updates
  1. Added Forensic Science Regulator impact assessment.

  2. First published.

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