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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 — See all updates

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

DNA

• Allele frequency databases and reporting for DNA profiling (FSR-G-213)
  • 22 July 2024
  • 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
• DNA contamination detection (FSR-P-302)
  • 22 July 2024
  • 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

Published 14 July 2017
Last updated 1 September 2020 + show all updates

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.