27 News items
Gary Pugh appointed Forensic Science Regulator for England and Wales
The Regulator ensures that the provision of forensic science services across the Criminal Justice System complies with a high...
Register open for applications DNA Activity Level
As of today, the subfield of expertise DNA Activity Level is open for registration.
New field of expertise Forensic Accountancy
The number of financial and economic offenses in the Dutch crime figures continues to increase. Examples of these offenses...
Appointment of new member Board of Court Experts NRGD
The NRGD is pleased to announce that Mr Dr R.F. (Robert) Ferdinand has been appointed as a member of the Board of Court...
Retirement member of the Board of Court Experts
Prof. J.W. (Ko) Hummelen retired on the first of January 2021 as member of the Board of Court Experts. Mr Hummelen was active...
Forensic Science Regulator calls for change in final report
The Forensic Science Regulator has warned that parts of the sector remain in a precarious position and there is an urgent...
Ad Hoc instruments now available
The NRGD has published five instruments on its (Dutch) website in order to better ensure the quality of the reports of Ad Hoc...
Register open for applications DNA Kinship analysis and changes in DNA Source Level
On the 18th of July, the Board of Court Experts approved the Standards of Human DNA analysis and interpretation, including...
Consultation standards for Gunshot Residue Examination
The NRGD has worked on drawing up draft standards for Gunshot Residue Examination (GSR) in collaboration with the GSR...
WODC report: evaluation of the NRGD
In the Netherlands every five years a law is being evaluated by a special independent agency the WODC. At the request of the...