Guidance

Fingerprint comparison

Appendix to the codes providing additional guidance on friction ridge (fingerprint) detail examination.

• From: Forensic Science Regulator
• Published: 16 August 2017
• Last updated: 9 September 2020 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 31 March 2023

This guidance is out of date and has been superseded by the publication of the Statutory code of practice for forensic science activities.

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

FSR-C-128 Fingerprint comparison [withdrawn]

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Details

This document establishes the specific requirements for friction ridge (fingerprint) detail examination to enable provision of a robust and reliable service to the criminal justice system and provide confidence and assurance to the public.

This supersedes both the 2015 version of the guidance and the 2017 version of the guidance.

Published 16 August 2017
Last updated 9 September 2020 + show all updates

1. 9 September 2020

   Updated guidance published.

2. 16 August 2017

   First published.