Forensic Science Regulator

The Forensic Science Regulator is the regulator of forensic science activities within the United Kingdom's legal system.[1] The regulator is advised by the Forensic Science Advisory Council. The post dates from 2008.[2]

The office of Forensic Science Regulator was created without any statutory powers.[2] As of November 2013, the government was considering giving the Forensic Science Regulator statutory powers.[3][2]

The first Forensic Science Regulator was Andrew Rennison.[4] As of December 2014, the current regulator is Dr Gillian Tully, who was appointed to hold the post for three years from November 2014.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Forensic Science Regulator". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2014-12-23.
  2. 1 2 3 "Closed consultation: New statutory powers for the Forensic Science Regulator". UK.GOV. 8 November 2013.
  3. ↑ "Proposal to boost forensic regulator". BBC News. 15 November 2013.
  4. ↑ "Andrew Rennison". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2014-12-23.
  5. ↑ "Appointment of new Forensic Science Regulator announced". GOV.UK. 17 July 2014.

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