Guidance

DNA mixture interpretation (FSR-G-222)

This guidance sets out the approach for the interpretation of DNA mixture profiles.

From:
Forensic Science Regulator
Published
31 July 2018
Last updated
22 July 2024 鈥� See all updates

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The document includes:

  • standardised terminology to be used
  • the acceptable boundaries for the interpretation of complex DNA mixture profiles
  • the interpretation of a variable number of contributors to a DNA mixture profile
  • the use and limitations of a qualitative opinion where no quantitative measure can be calculated
  • guidance for the interpretation content for reports and statements

Issue 2 of this document updates:

  • the position for guideline 16
  • the qualitative evaluation of the strength of evidence, and the major and minor approach - discussed in the ISFG鈥檚

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Published 31 July 2018
Last updated 22 July 2024 show all updates

  1. Added accessible version.

  2. Updated guidance and improved accessibility of PDF.

  3. DNA mixture interpretation, FSR-G-222: Issue 2 added.

  4. Issue 2 of the DNA mixture interpretation, FSR-G-222 added.

  5. Guidance updated.

  6. First published.

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