The Forensic Science Regulator, under the Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021, is implementing a regulatory framework to standardise forensic science practice and quality across the UK criminal justice system. The Regulator is developing codes of practice, managing the Forensic Information Database Strategy Board, and overseeing compliance by forensic service providers. Recent activity includes publication of annual reports and draft codes of practice for 2025.
These Regulations bring into force on 2nd October 2023 the sections of the Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021 (“the Act”) which are not already in force. These Regulations are the second commencement regulations under the Act.
These Regulations bring into force on 25th July 2022 sections 1 (the Forensic Science Regulator), 2 to 4 (code of practice), 5 (investigations by the Regulator), 9 (other functions of the Regulator), 10 (disclosure by the Regulator) and section 12 …
A Bill to make provision for the appointment of the Forensic Science Regulator; to make provision about the Regulator and about the regulation of forensic science; and for connected purposes. Originated in the Commons.
Third Reading 13:19:00 Motion Moved by Lord Kennedy of Southwark: That the Bill do now pass. Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Lab Co-op): I beg to move that the Bill do now pass. In moving this Motion, I wish to make …
Order of Commitment 13:20:00 Moved by Lord Kennedy of Southwark: That the order of commitment be discharged. Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Lab Co-op): My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no …
Second Reading 14:41:00 Moved by Lord Kennedy of Southwark: That the Bill be now read a second time. Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Lab Co-op): My Lords, I pay tribute to my honourable friend the Member for Bristol North West, Mr …
A Bill to make provision for the appointment of the Forensic Science Regulator; to make provision about the Regulator and about the regulation of forensic science; and for connected purposes. Originated in the Commons.
Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee, considered. Third Reading 14:03:00 Darren Jones (Bristol North West) (Lab): I am grateful to the Leader of the House for granting time to debate private Members’ Bills today. Following a full debate …
A Bill to make provision for the appointment of the Forensic Science Regulator; to make provision about the Regulator and about the regulation of forensic science; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to make provision for the appointment of the Forensic Science Regulator; to make provision about the Regulator and about the regulation of forensic science; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to make provision for the appointment of the Forensic Science Regulator; to make provision about the Regulator and about the regulation of forensic science; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to make provision for the appointment of the Forensic Science Regulator; to make provision about the Regulator and about the regulation of forensic science; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to make provision for the appointment of the Forensic Science Regulator; to make provision about the Regulator and about the regulation of forensic science; and for connected purposes.