Guidance

Bloodstain pattern analysis (FSR-GUI-0021)

Guidance on the requirements of bloodstain pattern analysis.

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Forensic Science Regulator
Published
14 December 2015
Last updated
17 July 2025 — See all updates

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Bloodstain pattern analysis (accessible)

Ref: FSR-GUI-0021 Issue 1

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This document provides guidance and recommendations to the Forensic Science Regulator鈥檚 Code of Practice for bloodstain pattern analysis.

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Published 14 December 2015
Last updated 17 July 2025 show all updates

  1. Guidance updated in line with Section 9(1) of the Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021.

  2. Added accessible version.

  3. Updated guidance.

  4. First published.

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