Digital forensics method validation: draft guidance (second consultation)
Detail of outcome
All the responses to the consultation were taken into account when redrafting this document. You can now read the final version in the forensic science providers codes of practice and conduct.
Original consultation
Consultation description
The Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) published code of practice and conduct (codes) for forensic science providers and practitioners in the criminal justice system in 2011 and 2014. The codes are being supplemented with appendices covering specific requirements, guidance, information and protocols.
To finalise the draft guidance appendix, a consultation was held in 2014. All the responses to the 2014 consultation were taken into account and the guidance appendix was redrafted.
The FSR is now seeking guidance on the second draft of the guidance appendix from all interested parties.
All comments will be given consideration prior to publication.
Ways to respond
Comments should be sent on the feedback form provided to FSRConsultation4@homeoffice.gov.uk and should be submitted by 5 February 2016.
Documents
Updates to this page
Published 14 December 2015Last updated 9 June 2016 + show all updates
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Final outcome published.
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First published.