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Forensic Linguistics (Standards) Bill

A Bill to place a duty on the forensic science regulator to establish a code of practice and conduct for the providers and practitioners of forensic linguistics in the criminal justice system; to make provision about the required scientific quality standards for the discipline; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Forensic Linguistics (Standards) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 20 April 2016 by Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 20 Apr 2016
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 12 May 2016.