Forensic Science Regulator
A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.
Definition
The FSR ensures that the provision of forensic science services across the criminal justice system is subject to an appropriate regime of scientific quality standards.
This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.
Related terms
Digital forensics
The application of science to the identification, collection, examination and analysis of electronic data whilst preserving the integrity of the information and maintaining the chain of custody of that data.
Streamlined Forensic Reporting (SFR)
A process designed to enable investigators, scientists and prosecutors to comply with the Criminal Procedure Rules.
Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.