Why have sexual assault referral centres failed to meet regulatory standards in England and Wales: a cause for concern?

Key Points

• Examine the reasons behind sexual assault referral centres' failures to meet regulatory standards in England and Wales.
• Review of regulatory frameworks established by the Forensic Science Regulator.
• Analysis of clinical forensic practices and their adherence to established standards.
• Identified gaps in compliance with forensic evidence standards.
• Noted instances of miscarriages of justice due to evidence mishandling.