Disclosure of opinion basis - recording
Experts should record and properly disclose all of the basis of their opinion to enable a court to understand it and the defence to assess it.
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedJustice Secretary Kenny MacAskill responded on 15 December 2011, the day after the Fingerprint Inquiry report was published. The Scottish Government accepted the inquiry's recommendations. MacAskill stated: "I am confident that the recommendations from this Inquiry will further enhance these services." The Scottish Police Services Authority began drawing up an action plan to implement improvements in time for integration into the new Police Scotland in 2013.
Published Evidence
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Experts now required to record and properly disclose all of the basis of their opinion. Implemented as part of UKAS-accredited methodology and quality management system.
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Full disclosure requirements enforced through accredited practice. SPA Forensic Services maintained UKAS accreditation for 26th consecutive year as confirmed in December 2024 assessment.