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Forensic science providers: codes of practice and conduct, 2021, issue 7

Revised codes of practice and conduct for forensic science providers and practitioners in the criminal justice system.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 12 March 2021
• Last updated: 29 September 2023 — See all updates

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Forensic science providers: codes of practice and conduct, 2021, issue 7

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These are the revised codes of practice and conduct for forensic science providers and practitioners in the criminal justice system.

This is the seventh issue of the codes. It is issued to reinstate section 23.4 omitted in error from issue 6. These are effective from 22 March 2021 and replace all previously issued versions.

This document has been superseded by the Forensic science activities: statutory code of practice

Published 12 March 2021
Last updated 29 September 2023 + show all updates

1. 29 September 2023

   Updated with link to latest guidance.

2. 21 April 2022

   Accessible version added.

3. 12 March 2021

   First published.