CJI publishes report on Forensic Science Northern Ireland

Criminal Justice Inspection has published its latest inspection of Forensic Science Northern Ireland.  The report – which is the third published by CJI on the agency since 2005 recognises the progress made by the organisation to take forward the recommendations made in previous inspection reports.  View report. View press release.

The report welcomes the renewed focus Inspectors found within FSNI towards on delivering an effective forensic science service and the work it has undertaken to expand the range of forensic science disciplines accredited under UKAS – the United Kingdom Accreditation Service.  It has also supported the steps taken by the Agency to work in partnership with the United Kingdom Forensic Science Regulator.

Inspectors have also highlighted the need for FSNI to maintain and continue its efforts to develop a more customer-focused way of working which Inspectors see as crucial to the future success of the Agency.