Forensic Strategy and Labelling Guidance

This document covers the labelling of forensic specimens collected from complainants and suspects, including complainants who refer themselves to a SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre). It also covers general guidance on forensic sampling.

This guidance supersedes the previous document, Labelling Forensic Samples. The archived version is available on our Archive Page: https://fflm.ac.uk/resources/fflm-publication-archive

The information below should be read in conjunction with other relevant FFLM guidance documents and the pertinent Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) publications.