Forensics code shouldnt take away professional judgement

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Forensics code 'shouldn't take away professional judgement'

The Code of Practice under the Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021 will come into force in October.

Date - 9th May 2023
By - Cachella Smith

The Forensic Science Regulator Act places the Regulator on a statutory basis. It means they will be able to investigate and issue compliance notices to forces and other bodies. Forces will need to comply from October, however the NPCC...

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