Birmingham Post - Tag - forensic science service

Forensic Science Service closure 'could mean murderers evade justice'

Birmingham Post — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:30:15 GMT

The closure of the Forensic Science Service (FSS) could lead to rapists and murderers evading justice, an MP claimed.

Closure of Forensic Science Service 'puts money before justice'

Birmingham Post — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:10:00 GMT

A group of MPs has accused the Government of putting money before justice over its decision to close the Birmingham-based Forensic Science Service.

How losing the Forensic Science Service will hit crime detection

Birmingham Post — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMT

The decision to close the Forensic Science Service has sparked a debate about the future of scientific sleuthing in England and Wales. Crime Correspondent Mark Cowan examines some of the possible threats of losing the pioneering organisation.

Solihull-based Forensic Science Service to lose 200 staff

Birmingham Post — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 06:10:00 GMT

Scientists at the Solihull-based Forensic Science Service have been told job cuts affecting 200 staff will take place by the end of May.

Conviction rates concern after closure of Forensic Science Service in Solihull

Birmingham Post — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:30:00 GMT

Plans to axe the Solihull-based police forensics service, which helped catch killers such as Ian Huntley and Suffolk Strangler Steve Wright, have been slammed by MPs.

Unions call for action over closure of Forensic Science Service

Birmingham Post — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:09:00 GMT

Union leaders are calling for public scrutiny after the Government announced plans to wind up the Forensic Science Service, putting hundreds of jobs at risk in the Midlands.

Forensic Science Service to be wound up

Birmingham Post — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:05:00 GMT

The Forensic Science Service – which is headquartered in the West Midlands is to be wound up as part of Government cuts.

Clare Short: Madness to lose forensic skills from Birmingham

Birmingham Post — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Many people understand the importance of forensic science services from detective stories. They are the quiet people who turn up at the scene of a crime and find a thread, a hair, a footprint or spot of blood that proves crucial in finding the guilty party and convicting them in court.

Forensic Science Service plan to close Birmingham lab puts 180 jobs at risk

Birmingham Post — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:01:00 GMT

Up to 180 jobs are under threat amid plans to close a forensic science laboratory in Birmingham.

Benefits of retaining Forensic Science Service

Birmingham Post — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

The West Midlands has suffered disproportionately from the effects of the recession, and has the worst unemployment rate of any region in the country.