Frances Black (Independent)

The amendment seeks to preserve the validity of forensic reports and expert opinions. It avoids delays in trials caused by re-examining evidence, with no extra resources required for evidence management. It also protects the work of technical and digital forensic teams. It would serve to maintain confidence in the justice process, having been drafted with input from forensic and legal practitioners. It safeguards the admissibility of technical evidence and expert testimony. We are happy the Minister of State is not opposing the amendment, but I hope we can discuss it further as we move forward.