UK parliamentary inquiry reports in forensic science - Plus ça change?

Forensic Science provision in England and Wales underpins scientific evidence in many criminal cases. The quality of scientific investigation by scientists and the presentation of science insights has been under scrutiny and it is increasingly established that multiple significant, deep-rooted and persistent issues exist in the Forensic Science ecosystem. A thematic analysis of seven UK parliamentary inquiry reports that addressed Forensic Science and published since 2000, identified key themes and contextual factors.