Forensic Science Services

Type
Closure
Country
United Kingdom
Region
South West (England); North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset; Dorset
Location of affected unit(s)
Chepstow
Sector
Public Administration / Defence
84 - Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
84.2 - Provision of services to the community as a whole
84.24 - Public order and safety activities
170 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
25 June 2009
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

Forensic Science Services, a government-owned company, is to close its Chepstow laboratory in south Wales with the loss of 170 jobs. The laboratory is analysing evidence from crime scenes and the closure is blamed on low demand for these services by police customers. The company stated that they wanted to improve efficiency in light of an emerging forensic market. The service plans to restructure its nationwide operations around specific scientific areas rather than geographic regions.

Sources

  • 25 June 2009: BBC News

Citation

Eurofound (2009), Forensic Science Services, Closure in United Kingdom, factsheet number 69160, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/69160.