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Forensic Science: Identification of Criminals

Commons · Question 62553 · Tabled 25 Jun 2025 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 30 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Grahame Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the average processing time is for forensic analysis of (a) fingerprints and (b) DNA testing in criminal investigations.

Answer

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson, 30 Jun 2025

Individual forces would hold data on fingerprint processing times.The Forensic Capability Network holds data on contractual compliance levels for DNA testing conducted on behalf of policing by the commercial sector.

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