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Written question asked by Julian Huppert (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 21 February 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 February 2012. It was answered by James Brokenshire (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 February 2012 on behalf of the Home Office.


Forensic Science Service: Closures

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department with reference to the survey of forensic scientists carried out by New Scientist, whether she plans to monitor any effects of the closure of the Forensic Science Service on the number of cases of miscarriage of justice.
Answer

[holding answer 27 February 2012]: The closure process has ensured an orderly transition of the Forensic Science Service (FSS) services to alternative suppliers and has given suppliers time to develop additional capacity. There is no reason to believe that the closure of the FSS will lead to miscarriages of justice.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
96292; 541 c229W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Closures Forensic Science Service
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk