Use of photographs for non-CJS purposes: draft guidance
Consultation description
皇冠体育app Forensic Science Regulator published codes of practice and conduct (codes) for forensic science providers and practitioners in the criminal justice system (CJS) in 2011. 皇冠体育app codes are being supplemented with appendices covering evidence specific requirements, guidance, information and protocols. In order to finalise appendices, relevant ones are being consulted on and feedback sought.
皇冠体育app Home Office published guidance to forensic pathologists on the use of photographs. 皇冠体育app regulator is considering the publication of an updated version of that document as general guidance to forensic scientists and forensic pathologists.
皇冠体育app consultation draft has been published to seek comment on whether the regulator should publish such guidance and, if he does, comment on the draft provided.
This draft guidance is issued to allow comments from interested parties; all comments will be given consideration prior to publication.
Comments should be sent on the feedback form provided to [email protected] and should be submitted by 28 February 2014.