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Guidance: Crime scene DNA: anti-contamination

Forensic Science Regulator

October 24
13:56 2023

Contamination controls: scene of crime

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This document provides guidance on how to control and avoid the introduction of DNA, or biological material containing DNA, to an exhibit at or after the point when a controlled forensic process starts, particularly during scene examination.

Published 12 July 2016
Last updated 24 October 2023 +show all updates
  1. Statutory requirements removed from this document. They can now be found in the statutory code of practice.

  2. Updated guidance and improved accessibility of PDF.

  3. First published.

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