Forensic Science Regulator
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| Abbreviation | FSR |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2008 |
| Type | Non-departmental public body |
The Forensic Science Regulator is the regulator of forensic science activities within the United Kingdom's legal system.[1] The regulator is advised by the Forensic Science Advisory Council. The post dates from 2008.[2]
The office of Forensic Science Regulator was originally created without any statutory powers.[2]
The first Forensic Science Regulator was Andrew Rennison.[3] Dr Gillian Tully was appointed to hold the post for three years from November 2014.[4] In November 2017 Dr Tully was re-appointed for a further three years until November 2020.[5] In her 2018 annual report, Tully urged the UK Government to put the role of the Forensic Science Regulator on a statutory footing.[6]
The Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021 made the role of the Forensic Science Regulator a statutory one and requires the Regulator to prepare and publish a code of practice. The Act also introduces new statutory powers for the Regulator to investigate and issues compliance notices where they have concerns about how a forensic science activity is being conducted.[7]
See also
References
- ^ "Forensic Science Regulator". GOV.UK. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ a b "Closed consultation: New statutory powers for the Forensic Science Regulator". UK.GOV. 8 November 2013.
- ^ "Andrew Rennison". GOV.UK. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ "Appointment of new Forensic Science Regulator announced". GOV.UK. 17 July 2014.
- ^ "Dr Gillian Tully reappointed in key role for setting standards for forensic science". GOV.UK. 17 November 2018.
- ^ "Continuing cuts to forensic science threaten criminal justice". GOV.UK. 19 January 2018.
- ^ "The Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021: draft statutory code of practice consultation information and response guidance (accessible version)". GOV.UK. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
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