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<p>Information on accredited organisations can be found on the website of the UK Accreditation
Service: <a href="https://www.ukas.com/find-an-organisation/?q=forensic" target="_blank">https://www.ukas.com/find-an-organisation/?q=forensic</a></p><p>There
is no register of forensic science organisations in the UK, which means that it is
difficult to estimate how many unaccredited and practicing forensic science providers
exist. However, police forces should not use providers who do not have the appropriate
UKAS accreditation.</p><p>By supporting legislation to give the Forensic Science Regulator
statutory powers, we will make it possible for the Regulator to investigate and take
action against forensic science providers who do not meet the necessary quality standards.</p><p>In
addition, we have supported the creation of the Forensics Capability Network (FCN)
as part of an £28.6m investment in forensic capability. The FCN is leading improvement
in quality standards and accreditation attainment through a number of workstreams.</p>
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