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Forensic Science: Identification of Criminals

Asked by Grahame MorrisLabourHome OfficeTabled Answered 30 June 2025UIN 62553

The question

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.

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson

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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