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Forensic Science Regulator: technical guidance

Brings together guidance on various forensic disciplines published by the Forensic Science Regulator.

• From: Forensic Science Regulator
• Published: 14 July 2017
• Last updated: 1 September 2020
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  1. 1 September 2020

     New Allele frequency databases and reporting guidance for the DNA (short tandem repeat) profiling added and sexual assault referral centres and custodial facilities: DNA anti-contamination updated.

  2. 31 July 2018

     New DNA mixture interpretation, FSR-G-222 and software validation for DNA mixture interpretation, FSR-G-223 guidance.

  3. 23 May 2018

     Forensic pathology code of practice published.

  4. 14 July 2017

     First published.

You can read previous editions of technical guidance from the National Archives website.

DNA

• Allele frequency databases and reporting for DNA profiling (FSR-GUI-0012)
  • 13 February 2026
  • Guidance
• DNA mixture interpretation (FSR-G-222)
  • 22 July 2024
  • Guidance
• Software validation for DNA mixture interpretation (FSR-G-223)
  • 22 July 2024
  • Guidance
• Crime scene DNA: anti-contamination (FSR-GUI-0016)
  • 24 October 2023
  • Guidance
• Interpreting DNA evidence
  • 17 September 2020
  • Guidance

Additional guidance

• Protocol: using casework material for validation purposes (FSR-P-300)
  • 22 July 2024
  • Guidance
• Forensic image comparison and interpretation evidence: issue 2
  • 1 September 2020
  • Guidance
• Drug driving: use of legal limits
  • 1 August 2015
  • Guidance
• Alcohol back calculation for road traffic investigations
  • 22 September 2020
  • Guidance
• Protocol on forensic science service archive complaints
  • 22 September 2020
  • Guidance
• Forensic Science Regulator: public comment guidance
  • 22 September 2020
  • Guidance