Guidance

Guidance: provision of human tissue to the defence

Guidance for forensic pathologists in England and Wales acting for the defence in criminal investigations or prosecutions.

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Guidance: provision of human tissue to the defence

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The Forensic Science Regulator and Pathology Delivery Board have published guidance for forensic pathologists in England and Wales on the provision of human tissue to those acting for the defence in criminal investigations or prosecutions.

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Published 30 December 2014
Last updated 22 September 2020 + show all updates
  1. Updated guidance.

  2. First published.

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