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  • Forensic Science
  • Legal Regulation
  • Criminal Justice

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  • Identified deficiencies in forensic science performance.
  • Growing concerns regarding the reliability and consistency of forensic evidence.
  • Lack of a unified oversight body for forensic practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for the establishment of a statutory regulator for forensic science.
  • To define the necessary powers and scope of such a regulatory body.
  • To address performance gaps and enhance accountability in the forensic sector.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of existing performance data in forensic science.
  • Review of regulatory models in related scientific and legal fields.
  • Consultation with stakeholders in the criminal justice system.

Main Results:

  • Evidence of significant performance inconsistencies across forensic disciplines.
  • A clear need for a regulator with authority over standards and performance.
  • The proposed regulator requires powers for investigation, compliance, and enforcement.

Conclusions:

  • A statutory regulator is essential to address forensic science deficiencies.
  • Granting powers for standards, performance, investigation, compliance, and enforcement is critical.
  • Implementation of a regulator will enhance the integrity and reliability of forensic evidence.