Forensic Science Services

Type
Closure
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Location of affected unit(s)
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
1,600 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
14 December 2010
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
22 March 2012

Description

Forensic Science Service, a state agency employing 1,600 people is to close by March 2012. The government believes that the private sector which currently supplies 40% of the states forensic services will expand to fill the gap. There has been concern from leading criminology experts that the move will undermine the UK's reputation at the forefront of forensic science.

Sources

  • 14 December 2010: BBC Website

Citation

Eurofound (2010), Forensic Science Services, Closure in United Kingdom, factsheet number 71470, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/71470.