Forensic Science For Criminal Defence Solicitors and Barristers
Forensic Access is the UK's leading provider of forensic science services to criminal defence solicitors and barristers.
Since 1986 we have been providing an unrivalled and unique source of forensic science expertise to organisations across the criminal justice system. Due to our unique expertise and true focus on our customers’ needs we have become highly regarded by organisations across the criminal justice system and we can demonstrate a lengthy track record in offering a truly impartial and independent service.
Forensic Scientists trained in criminal defence and prosecution
Our team of forensic scientists are some of the most experienced in the United Kingdom. They have all worked for major forensic science providers and therefore understand criminal cases from the prosecution and defence angles. This unrivalled source of expertise enables Forensic Access to help ensure the provision of safe and sustainable forensic science evidence in court.
The Forensic Access scientists will provide expert advice and practical help across a wide range of criminal and civil cases involving the full spectrum of scientific evidence types, including some very specialised areas. These scientists are some of the highest regarded scientists in their field with international reputations. They are at the peak of their profession and are CRFP accredited.
Independent Forensic Science Expertise – Helping To Deliver Safe & Sustainable Evidence in Court
The Forensic Access scientists are all highly experienced in working with:
With their unique scientific skills and knowledge of the criminal justice system they can:
- Undertake critical reviews of cases and case files:
- assess the interpretation of the primary exhibits examined and any ensuing scientific tests within the context of the circumstances of both the event and subsequent investigation
- examine and challenge the adherence to specified quality systems
- examine and challenge the integrity and continuity of exhibits
- check for the likelihood of any potential contamination of exhibits
- Re-examine exhibits
- Visit and examine crime scenes
- Re-construct the crime
- Critique original results and interpretation
- Evaluate original interpretation and offer realistic alternatives
- Provide new avenues for scientific investigation
- Advise on the use of new forensic science technologies
- Carry out case conferences
- Brief barristers, lawyers, CPS, defence/prosecution legal teams, etc.
- Prepare full reports, as specified by the client
- Prepare Court-going statements
- Present their scientific evidence in Court
For more information on the unique service offered by Forensic Access see the profile pages on this website.
We welcome the opportunity to talk to you about your requirements – see our Contact page. We look forward to hearing from you.
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