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Written question asked by Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 27 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 March 2026. It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 March 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.


Road Traffic Offences: Forensic Science

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the timeliness of police forensic collision investigation reports following serious road traffic collisions; and what steps she is taking with police forces in England to reduce delays in the completion and release of forensic collision investigation reports.

Answer

The police are responsible for collision investigations and for establishing the circumstances that have led to deaths and life changing injuries on our roads.

The police investigation and release of forensic collision investigation reports, along with decisions on how available resources in completing and releasing forensic collision investigation reports, along with decisions are the deployment of available resources, are the responsibility of Chief Constables and Police and Crime Commissioners who take into account specific local problems and demands when making those decisions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
116674
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Forensic science Police Road traffic offences
Link
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