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Appointment of the Forensic Science Regulator

I am today announcing the appointment of the Forensic Science Regulator. Following an open competition conducted in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments, I have decided to appoint Dr Marc Bailey. He is a highly experienced scientist who brings a wealth of scientific and administrative experience to the role. He has held multiple roles within the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency including as Chief Science, Research and Innovation Officer and Head of Analytical and Biological Sciences. His 3-year term of appointment commences on 26 July.

I should like to record the government’s appreciation of the former Regulator, Gary Pugh OBE, for his contribution towards the regulation of Forensic Science in England and Wales as the first ever statutory Regulator.