The Forensic Science Regulator is the regulator of forensic science activities within the United Kingdom's legal system. The regulator is advised by the Forensic Science Advisory Council. The post dates from 2008.
The office of Forensic Science Regulator was created without any statutory powers. As of November 2013, the government was considering giving the Forensic Science Regulator statutory powers.
The first Forensic Science Regulator was Andrew Rennison. As of December 2014, the current regulator is Dr Gillian Tully, who was appointed to hold the post for three years from November 2014.
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