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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2616

Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021

[As Introduced]
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This Act creates an official Forensic Science Regulator a person responsible for checking that forensic evidence (like DNA and fingerprints) used in criminal cases is accurate and reliable. They set standards that forensic labs must follow to help make sure justice is done fairly.

Presented by Darren Jones
supported by Lord Kennedy of Southwark.
✓ Passed into lawHybridLords
Official Ballot · The People's Chamber

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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading5 Feb 2020
  • 2nd reading25 Sept 2020
  • Committee stage11 Nov 2020
  • 3rd reading12 Mar 2021

Lords

  • 1st reading12 Mar 2021
  • 2nd reading19 Mar 2021
  • 3rd reading22 Apr 2021
Royal Assent29 Apr 2021