Shall the twain ever meet?

• Published in: Australian journal of forensic sciences Vol. 57; no. 4; pp. 426 - 432
• Main Authors: Neuteboom, Wim, Ross, Alastair
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 04.07.2025
• Subjects: complex cases; forensic examination plan; ISO17025; Nonconforming work; Quality management

There is ongoing debate about the function and value of quality management (hereinafter: QM) for the different actors within the forensic science environment. In this commentary we identify adopters and sceptics. Adopters, more likely in management roles, seek comfort in standards and standard opera...