Forensic Evidence: Alleged Manipulation Debate

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Forensic Evidence: Alleged Manipulation

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Industrial Strategy
Monday 27th November 2017

(6 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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I used to work for the NHS as a clinical scientist, and every test that we did in our laboratory, including toxicology testing, was subject to rigorous internal and external quality control standards. It is my understanding that the Forensic Science Regulator has no statutory authority over private forensics laboratories. When will the Minister give the regulator statutory authority?

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In the 2016 forensic science strategy, we committed to placing the Forensic Science Regulator on a statutory footing by the end of this Parliament. We are seeking the appropriate parliamentary opportunity to do that.

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