Guidance

Legal obligations: issue 8 (FSR-I-400)

Guidance on the obligations placed on expert witnesses in the criminal justice system in England and Wales.

• From: Forensic Science Regulator
• Published: 30 April 2020
• Last updated: 22 July 2024 — See all updates

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Ref: FSR-I-400

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Legal obligations: issue 8

Ref: FSR-I-400

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This guidance from the Forensic Science Regulator provides details of the obligations placed on expert witnesses in the criminal justice system in England and Wales.

It provides information on the requirements imposed by:

• the statute
• case law
• criminal procedure rules
• criminal practice directions

Published 30 April 2020
Last updated 22 July 2024 + show all updates

1. 22 July 2024

   Added accessible version.

2. 30 April 2020

   First published.