Membership
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-19)

Details of our working groups and subcommittees and latest meeting minutes.

The Forensic Science Regulator has established several specialist working groups to advise on specific areas of forensic science and to undertake studies within their areas of expertise.

Forensic Science Advisory Council

The Forensic Science Advisory Council (FSAC) supports and advises the regulator on:
- setting and monitoring compliance with quality standards in the provision of forensic science services
- arranging the accreditation of those supplying forensic science services to the police, including in-house police services
- procedures for validating and approving new technologies and applications in the field of forensic science
- setting and monitoring compliance with standards relating to national forensic science databases, including the National DNA Database
- the quality of academic and educational courses in forensic science
- international developments relevant to forensic science quality standards
Read the terms of reference and latest minutes:
- Forensic Science Advisory Council: terms of reference (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f69faa8d3bf7f7231ac6584/FSAC_ToR_Issue_3.pdf) (PDF, 119 KB, 11 pages)
- Forensic Science Advisory Council minutes, 05 December 2022 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6604454991a320001a82b0fa/Forensic_Science_Advisory_Council_minutes_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf) (PDF, 153 KB, 3 pages)
- Forensic Science Advisory Council minutes: 16 June 2022 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6304a8fae90e0729d81b8554/Forensic_Science_Advisory_Council_minutes_16_June_2022.pdf) (PDF, 208 KB, 13 pages)
- Forensic Science Advisory Council minutes: 21 September 2021 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/61bcaeece90e07043c35f680/FSAC_21_09_21_formatted_Minutes.pdf) (PDF, 162 KB, 11 pages)
- Forensic Science Advisory Council minutes: 9 February 2021 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/609b80e1e90e073576198c0e/FSAC_Minutes__Feb_2021_final.pdf) (PDF, 164 KB, 11 pages)
- Forensic Science Advisory Council minutes: 17 September 2020 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5fff27c2d3bf7f33bdbd5602/FSAC_Minutes_Meeting_-_17_September_2020_.pdf) (PDF, 165 KB, 10 pages)
- Forensic Science Advisory Council minutes: 10 December 2019 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5e81ef91d3bf7f134447dfa2/FSAC_Minutes_Meeting_-_10_December_2019__002__PDF.pdf) (PDF, 132 KB, 10 pages)
For previous minutes, please go to the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20220812002950/https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forensic-science-regulator/about/membership)

For minutes older than 2013, use the archived Home Office website (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130104155918/http://homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/fsr/specialist-advisory-groups/forensic-advisory-council/).

Contamination Specialist Group

This group supported the regulator and the FSAC by providing advice on and developing standards for the identification, avoidance, management and control of contamination of exhibits, or other evidence, at all stages of the forensic process.

The work of the contamination specialist group has been taken forward by the DNASG and QSSG. Read the terms of reference and latest minutes:
- Contamination specialist group: terms of reference (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a8056ffed915d74e622de31/contam-sg-terms-of-ref.pdf) (PDF, 17.9 KB, 4 pages)
- Contamination specialist group minutes: 16 October 2012 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a817cfce5274a2e87dbde64/CSG_Oct_2012.pdf) (PDF, 87.3 KB, 3 pages)
For previous minutes, please go to the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20190205001745/https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forensic-science-regulator/about/membership)

For minutes older than 2013, use the archived Home Office website (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130104155918/http://homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/fsr/specialist-advisory-groups/contamination-group/).

Biology Specialist Group

This group supports the regulator by providing advice and guidance to the regulator on all matters related to the Biology Forensic Science Activities (FSAs) delivered to the criminal justice system as defined in the code.

Read the terms of reference and latest minutes:
- Biology Specialist Group: terms of reference (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c19c48750837d7604dbce4/Biology+Specialist+Group+-+Terms+of+Reference.pdf) (PDF, 211 KB, 16 pages)
- Biology Specialist Group minutes: 22 July 2025 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691d8f140dcbf6343e9a29da/Biology+Specialist+Group+minutes_+22+July+2025.pdf) (PDF, 236 KB, 17 pages)
- Biology Specialist Group minutes: 16 January 2025 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687121e02cfe301b5fb67af9/Biology+Specialist+Group+Minutes_+16+January+2025.pdf) (PDF, 348 KB, 16 pages)
- Biology Specialist Group minutes: 20 February 2024 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2e324d65a1a2a5172aa0e/BIO_Minutes_20240220_final.pdf) (PDF, 234 KB, 16 pages)
Fingerprint Quality Specialist Group

This group supports the regulator through reviewing current options for quality fingerprint standards, the consideration of ongoing fingerprint competence training and providing advice on all matters related to the future preparation, implementation and monitoring of fingerprint quality standards within the remit of the regulator.

Read the terms of reference and latest minutes:
- Fingerprint quality standards specialist group: terms of reference (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f997d5ae90e074f4bdd11d8/FQSSG_ToR.pdf) (PDF, 141 KB, 12 pages)
- Fingerprint quality standards specialist group minutes, 15 April 2024 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2e39b838e7712ea2bfee4/Fingerprints+Quality+Standards+Specialist+Group+minutes_+15+April+2024.pdf) (PDF, 176 KB, 6 pages)
- Fingerprint quality standards specialist group minutes, 30 January 2024 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66d6d1365187a43f682ddd70/Fingerprints+Quality+Standards+Specialist+Group+Minutes_+30+January+2024.pdf) (PDF, 177 KB, 7 pages)
- Fingerprint quality standards specialist group minutes, 13 December 2023 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6604463991a320001a82b0fe/Fingerprint_quality_standards_specialist_group_minutes_13December_2023.pdf) (PDF, 185 KB, 5 pages)
- Fingerprint quality standards specialist group minutes, 29 June 2021 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/619384d9e90e07043f2b960b/FQSSG-20210629_minutes.pdf) (PDF, 173 KB, 13 pages)
- Fingerprint quality standards specialist group minutes, 26 November 2020 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60b0b8fe8fa8f54899011dab/FQSSG_Minutes_Nov_2020__Accessible_.pdf) (PDF, 222 KB, 25 pages)
- Fingerprint quality standards specialist group minutes, 11 June 2020 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60ae6fb4e90e071b54214c70/FQSSG_Minutes_June_2020_v2__Accessible_.pdf) (PDF, 151 KB, 13 pages)
- Fingerprint quality standards specialist group minutes, 4 February 2020 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2e435838e7712ea2bfee5/FQSSG-feb_2020_minutes.pdf) (PDF, 185 KB, 12 pages)
- Fingerprint quality standards specialist group minutes, 17 October 2019 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2e488eeb238b20672aa05/FQSSG-xx-xxxx-xxxx_Oct_minutes_final.pdf) (PDF, 222 KB, 11 pages)
- Fingerprint quality standards specialist group minutes, 4 June 2019 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5e3d401de5274a08deb46b8e/FQSSG-xx-xxxx-xxxx_June_minutes_to_publish.pdf) (PDF, 174 KB, 7 pages)
- Fingerprint quality standards specialist group minutes, 12 February 2019 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5e330d6b40f0b609148d29b2/FQSSG_Minutes_February_19_final.pdf) (PDF, 168 KB, 7 pages)
- Fingerprint quality standards specialist group minutes, 18 September 2018 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bfec933e5274a0fd267f0af/20180918_-_FQSSG_Minutes_September_18.pdf) (PDF, 343 KB, 8 pages)
- Fingerprint quality standards specialist group minutes: 10 May 2018 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5b519ff9e5274a730e4e276d/20180510_-__FQSSG_Minutes_May_18.pdf) (PDF, 265 KB, 9 pages)
For previous minutes, please go to the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20190205001745/https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forensic-science-regulator/about/membership)

For minutes older than 2013, use the archived Home Office website (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130104155918/http://homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/fsr/specialist-advisory-groups/fingerprint-group/).

Digital Forensics Specialist Group

This group assists in identifying requirements for new or improved quality standards, applying to the provision of digital forensics services to the police service and the wider criminal justice system.

Read the terms of reference and latest minutes:
- Digital forensics specialist group: terms of reference (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f622419e90e072bb824129f/DFSG_ToR_Issue_2.pdf) (PDF, 108 KB, 8 pages)
- Digital forensics specialist group minutes: 3 November 2020 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6026597ed3bf7f0316f8ef9d/Digital_Forensics_Specialist_Group_minutes_3_Nov_2020.pdf) (PDF, 143 KB, 10 pages)
- Digital forensics specialist group minutes: 7 November 2019 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60b6048ce90e0732b1ef06fb/Meeting_Minutes_DFSG_November_2019_accessible.pdf) (PDF, 158 KB, 10 pages)
- Digital forensics specialist group minutes: 13 June 2019 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2e53c8c6d992f23edd8ff/DFSG_2019_06_13_Minutes.pdf) (PDF, 178 KB, 5 pages)
For previous minutes, please go to the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20190205001745/https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forensic-science-regulator/about/membership)

For minutes older than 2013, use the archived Home Office website (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130126061129/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/fsr/specialist-advisory-groups/digital-forensics-group/).

DNA Analysis Specialist Group

This group reviews the standards in place as they apply to the National DNA Database and forensic DNA analysis more generally.

Read the terms of reference and latest minutes:
- DNA analysis specialist group: terms of reference (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f997beee90e074f4db1700c/DNASG_ToR_FSR.pdf) (PDF, 186 KB, 9 pages)
- DNA analysis specialist group minutes: 19 November 2020 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60081fbfd3bf7f0bf325e06f/DNASG_minutes_Nov_2020_accessible.pdf) (PDF, 172 KB, 12 pages)
- DNA analysis specialist group minutes: 11 June 2020 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60081fa8e90e072f55b28e20/DNASG_minutes_June_2020_accessible.pdf) (PDF, 188 KB, 19 pages)
- DNA analysis specialist group minutes: 20 November 2019 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2e64a7596dbfa052bfed0/DNASG_minutes_November_2019_accessible_for_publication.pdf) (PDF, 157 KB, 14 pages)
- DNA analysis specialist group minutes: 14 May 2019 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2e688eeb238b20672aa06/DNASG_Meeting_Mins_14May2019.pdf) (PDF, 187 KB, 9 pages)
- DNA analysis specialist group minutes: 6 November 2018 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2e6c9eeb238b20672aa0b/DNASG_November_2018__Minutes_final.pdf) (PDF, 141 KB, 6 pages)
- DNA analysis specialist group minutes: 17 May 2018 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2e710eeb238b20672aa0c/DNASG-draft-minutes-May2018.pdf) (PDF, 317 KB, 6 pages)
For previous minutes, please go to the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20190205001745/https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forensic-science-regulator/about/membership)

For minutes older than 2013, use the archived Home Office website (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130103142427/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/fsr/specialist-advisory-groups/dna-group/).

End User Specialist Group

This group supports the regulator and the FSAC by undertaking a one-off study, leading to the specification of an end-user requirement for forensic science services.

The work of the end user specialist group was taken over by the quality standards specialist group. Read the terms of reference and latest minutes:
- End user specialist group terms of reference (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7f170aed915d74e33f444c/end-user-sg-terms-of-ref.pdf) (PDF, 79.9 KB, 5 pages)
For previous minutes, please go to the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20190205001745/https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forensic-science-regulator/about/membership)

For minutes older than 2013, use the archived Home Office website (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130103142427/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/fsr/specialist-advisory-groups/end-user-group/).

Forensic Pathology Specialist Group

This group supports the regulator and the FSAC by providing advice on forensic pathology quality standards, reviewing current standards, proposing remedies for any shortcomings, developing and publishing guidance.

Read the terms of reference and latest minutes:
- Forensic pathology specialist group: terms of reference (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f622451d3bf7f723ad68c0d/Forensic_Pathology_SG_4.0.pdf) (PDF, 116 KB, 10 pages)
- Forensic pathology specialist group minutes, 2 June 2021 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/61544ccde90e0719810813b6/FPSG-meeting-minutes-2_June.pdf) (PDF, 143 KB, 7 pages)
- Forensic pathology specialist group minutes, 21 May 2019 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ea6ef6cd3bf7f7b52b65580/FPSG_Minutes_-_21_May_2019_final_PDF1.pdf) (PDF, 92.5 KB, 6 pages)
- Forensic pathology specialist group minutes, 9 November 2017 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2e7fa838e7712ea2bfee8/FPSG_2017_11_09_final_minutes.pdf) (PDF, 251 KB, 6 pages)
For previous minutes, please go to the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20190205001745/https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forensic-science-regulator/about/membership)

For minutes older than 2013, use the archived Home Office website (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130103142427/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/fsr/specialist-advisory-groups/forensic-pathology-group/).

Medical Forensics Specialist Group

This group supports the regulator in setting quality standards in the delivery of medical forensic services and expertise to the criminal justice system.

Read the terms of reference:
- Medical forensics specialist group: terms of reference (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67c5c2c5b0bb6528ee866d2e/Medical+Forensics+Specialist+Group+-+Terms+of+Reference.pdf) (PDF, 195 KB, 12 pages)
Read the latest meeting minutes of the medical forensics specialist group (https://www.gov.uk//government/publications/medical-forensics-specialist-group-meeting-minutes).

For previous minutes or versions of the terms of reference, please go to the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20190205001745/https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forensic-science-regulator/about/membership).

Quality Standards Specialist Group

This group supports the regulator and the FSAC by providing advice on all matters related to the preparation, implementation and monitoring of quality standards within the remit of the regulator.

Read the terms of reference and latest minutes:
- Quality standards specialist group: terms of reference (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f62247c8fa8f510691005f0/QSSG_ToR_Issue_2.pdf) (PDF, 113 KB, 9 pages)
- Quality standards specialist group minutes: 21 June 2022 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/630885b68fa8f5536682c5d6/Quality_standards_specialist_group_minutes_21_June_2022.pdf) (PDF, 274 KB, 13 pages)
- Quality standards specialist group minutes: 2 November 2021 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2e85ba74b1137c7edd8fc/QSSG_meeting_minutes_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf) (PDF, 155 KB, 10 pages)
- Quality standards specialist group minutes: 12 January 2021 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60953aade90e07356dd00739/QSSG_Minutes_Jan_2021.pdf) (PDF, 234 KB, 14 pages)
- Quality standards specialist group minutes: 16 March 2020 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5eb2ca82d3bf7f5d3ff869ea/QSSG_Final_Minutes_-_16_March_2020_for_publication.pdf) (PDF, 131 KB, 10 pages)
- Quality standards specialist group minutes: 13 November 2019 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5e71e0b886650c72777f05c9/QSSG_Minutes_November_2019_PDF.pdf) (PDF, 185 KB, 9 pages)
- Quality standards specialist group minutes: 11 July 2019 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5e8db29be90e07077e36159f/QSSG_Minutes_-_11_July_2019_final.pdf) (PDF, 105 KB, 5 pages)
- Quality standards specialist group minutes: 26 March 2019 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5e71e30f86650c72736377b1/QSSG__Minutes_-_26_March_2019_final__002__PDF1.pdf) (PDF, 167 KB, 7 pages)
- Quality standards specialist group minutes: 23 November 2018 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5e66335b86650c514461cafd/QSSG__Minutes_-_November_2018_final.pdf) (PDF, 176 KB, 12 pages)
- Quality standards specialist group minutes: 17 July 2018 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5b8fc99ae5274a0c04388daf/QSSG_Minutes_-_17_July_2018_final.pdf) (PDF, 196 KB, 8 pages)
For previous minutes, please go to the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20190205001745/https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forensic-science-regulator/about/membership)

For minutes older than 2013 please use the archived Home Office website (http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130103142427/http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/fsr/specialist-advisory-groups/quality-specialist-group/).

Evidence Assessment Specialist Group

This inactive specialist group was set up to advise the Forensic Science Regulator and Forensic Science Advisory Council on assessing, interpreting and presenting scientific evidence in the criminal justice system. Some of the group’s work has been continued by the quality standards specialist group.

Read the terms of reference:
- Evidence assessment specialist group: terms of reference (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a81961540f0b62305b8fc0a/evidence-terms-of-ref.pdf) (PDF, 69.7 KB, 5 pages)
For previous minutes, please go to the National Archives (https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20190205001745/https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forensic-science-regulator/about/membership)

Incident Examination Specialist Group

The incident examination specialist group supports the Forensic Science Regulator with recommendations on the preparation, implementation and monitoring of forensic quality standards for incident examinations.

Read the terms of reference and latest minutes:
- Incident examination specialist group: terms of reference (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6597e9b3614fa2000df3a920/04+-+FSR-TOR-IESG-01++_Incident+Examination+Specialist+Group+ToR_.pdf) (PDF, 147 KB, 9 pages)
- Incident examination specialist group minutes: 1 April 2025 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68654dd3e6557c544c74db5a/IESG+2025+04+01+-+Minutes.pdf) (PDF, 238 KB, 15 pages)
- Incident examination specialist group minutes: 29 November 2024 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68db94eeef1c2f72bc1e4be0/IESG+2024+11+29+-+Final+minutes+-+Updated.pdf) (PDF, 246 KB, 21 pages)
- Incident examination specialist group minutes: 3 September 2024 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2e93a838e7712ea2bfeeb/Minutes_for_publication_-_IESG_2024_09_03__1_.pdf) (PDF, 218 KB, 12 pages)
- Incident examination specialist group minutes: 18 July 2024 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2e98a8c6d992f23edd906/Minutes_for_publication_-_IESG_2024_07_18___1_.pdf) (PDF, 217 KB, 14 pages)
- Incident examination specialist group minutes: 19 February 2024 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2e9cba74b1137c7edd900/IESG+2024+02+19minutes.pdf) (PDF, 206 KB, 10 pages)
- Incident examination specialist group minutes: 15 November 2023 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea1e838e7712ea2bfeee/Minutes_IESG_NOV2023.pdf) (PDF, 198 KB, 10 pages)
- Incident examination specialist group minutes: 13 July 2023 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ea5f838e7712ea2bfef6/Incident_Examination_Specialist_Group__IESG_.pdf) (PDF, 208 KB, 11 pages)
- Incident examination specialist group minutes: 19 April 2023 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6553a093371898000dd296d4/Minutes_IESG_2023_04_19.pdf) (PDF, 195 KB, 11 pages)
- Incident examination specialist group minutes: 14 December 2022 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6448fc10814c66000c8d068f/IESG_2022_12_14_-_Minutes.pdf) (PDF, 168 KB, 6 pages)
- Incident examination specialist group minutes: 16 June 2022 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/633c13bee90e07440051d1a1/Incident_examination_specialist_group_minutes_16_June_2022.pdf) (PDF, 224 KB, 7 pages)
- Incident examination specialist group minutes: 15 March 2022 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62bd7122e90e075f22185242/IESG_2022_03_15_-_final_minutes.pdf) (PDF, 147 KB, 9 pages)
Firearms Specialist Group

This specialist group supports the regulator by providing advice on all matters related to the preparation, implementation and monitoring of forensic firearms quality standards and related issues within the remit of the regulator.

Read the latest minutes:
- Firearms specialist group minutes, 26 February 2024 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67349386b613efc3f1823010/Firearms+Specialist+Group_+26+February+2024.pdf) (PDF, 201 KB, 9 pages)
- Firearms specialist group minutes, 31 July 2023 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66044605e8c44200112203bd/Firearms_specialist_group_minutes_31072023.pdf) (PDF, 198 KB, 8 pages)
- Firearms specialist group minutes, 3 May 2023 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64d6126ddd15ff0014277fa6/FSG_2023_05_03_-_Minutes.pdf) (PDF, 222 KB, 7 pages)
- Firearms specialist group minutes, 31 January 2023 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/646e13017dd6e70012a9b30e/FSG_2022_31_01_-_Minutes.pdf) (PDF, 179 KB, 9 pages)
- Firearms specialist group minutes, 11 October 2022 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63e2682fd3bf7f172ccae141/FSG_2022_11_10_-_Minutes.pdf) (PDF, 228 KB, 9 pages)
- Firearms specialist group minutes, 14 July 2022 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/632c72abd3bf7f567394f7a3/Firearms_Specialist_Group_minutes_14_July_2022.pdf) (PDF, 285 KB, 9 pages)
Interpretation Specialist Group

The specialist group will support the regulator by providing advice on all matters related to the preparation, implementation and monitoring of forensic interpretation quality standards and related issues within the remit of the regulator. This will include overarching guidance, as well as guidance specific to Forensic Science Activities (FSAs), or groupings of FSAs.
- Interpretation specialist group: terms of reference (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66043f9c91a320001a82b0ed/Interpretation_specialist_group_ToR.pdf) (PDF, 166 KB, 9 pages)
- Interpretation specialist group minutes, 3 December 2024 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2eb3ea74b1137c7edd908/Interpretation+Specialist+Group+Minutes_+03+December+2024.pdf) (PDF, 213 KB, 13 pages)
- Interpretation specialist group minutes, 16 September 2024 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2eb90838e7712ea2bfef7/Interpretation+Specialist+Group+minutes_+16+September+2024.pdf) (PDF, 201 KB, 11 pages)
- Interpretation specialist group minutes, 3 June 2024 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ebca838e7712ea2bfef8/Interpretation+Specialist+Group+minutes_+3+June+2024.pdf) (PDF, 267 KB, 11 pages)
- Interpretation specialist group minutes, 25 March 2024 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ec0ed65a1a2a5172aa1a/Interpretation+Specialist+Group+minutes_+25+March+2024.pdf) (PDF, 190 KB, 9 pages)
- Interpretation specialist group minutes, 17 January 2024 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ec4ca74b1137c7edd909/Interpretation+Specialist+Group+minutes_+17+January+2024.pdf) (PDF, 196 KB, 10 pages)
- Interpretation specialist group minutes, 13 November 2023 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ec838c6d992f23edd90a/Interpretation_Specialist_Group_minutes_1311.pdf) (PDF, 186 KB, 8 pages)
- Interpretation specialist group minutes, 18 September 2023 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ecc37596dbfa052bfedf/Interpretation_Specialist_Group_Minutes_1809.pdf) (PDF, 222 KB, 11 pages)
Drugs and Toxicology Specialist Group

This group supports the regulator by providing advice and guidance on the development of standards and the regulation of drugs and toxicology related Forensic Science Activities (FSAs) as defined in the code.

Read the terms of reference and latest minutes:
- Drugs and toxicology specialist group: terms of reference (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd811564220b68ed6a6f8a/Drugs+and+Toxicology+Specialist+Group+Terms+of+Reference.pdf) (PDF, 202 KB, 11 pages)
- Drugs and toxicology specialist group minutes: 16 June 2025 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2edd0eeb238b20672aa18/DTSG+Minutes+Meeting+2_16Jun25_Final.pdf) (PDF, 210 KB, 8 pages)
- Drugs and toxicology specialist group minutes: 27 January 2025 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2ed1c838e7712ea2bfef9/Drugs+and+Toxicology+Specialist+Group+minutes+27+January+2025.pdf) (PDF, 175 KB, 6 pages)