Forensic Science Regulator

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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] Dr Gillian Tully was appointed to hold the post for three years from November 2014.[5] In November 2017 Dr Tully was re-appointed for a further three years until November 2020.[6] In her 2018 annual report, Tully urged the UK Government to put the role of the Forensic Science Regulator on a statutory footing.[7]

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  1. ^ "Forensic Science Regulator". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2014-12-23.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c "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.
  6. ^ "Dr Gillian Tully reappointed in key role for setting standards for forensic science". GOV.UK. 17 November 2018.
  7. ^ "Continuing cuts to forensic science threaten criminal justice". GOV.UK. 19 January 2018.

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