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Dr Gillian Tully steps down as Forensic Science Regulator
Dr Gillian Tully has stepped down as Forensic Science Regulator after more than six years in the role. Find out more.
UKAS suspends Scene of Crime assessments – The FCN can help
, 26 January 2021
Whilst the suspension and postponement of assessments isn’t the start to 2021 that any of us had hoped for, let’s not be disheartened. We can use the delay to our advantage, continue momentum and confirm readiness for when it is safe for assessment visits to recommence.
FCN secures £210,000 research funding for fibres, DNA and data
, 22 January 2021
Carolyn Lovell, FCN’s Research and Development Manager, explains more about the three projects which are being funded by the Home Office’s Science, Technology, Analysis and Research (STAR) grant.
Coronavirus guidance
We are regularly publishing new and updated guidance for forensic practitioners around coronavirus, including PPE, social distancing and other processes.
Thoughts
UKAS suspends Scene of Crime assessments – The FCN can help
, 26 January 2021
Whilst the suspension and postponement of assessments isn’t the start to 2021 that any of us had hoped for, let’s not be disheartened. We can use the delay to our advantage, continue momentum and confirm readiness for when it is safe for assessment visits to recommence.