Publication Scheme
This Publication Scheme aims to make the following classes of FSS information available to the public on a continuous basis. We are committed to releasing more material in the future. The FSS will make available information within the information classes described below.
The FSS approach in formulating this Publication Scheme was to make it user-centric and flexible so that documents can be added to it easily and continuously. The classes are described in broad terms to ensure an extensive coverage of the documents that can be included, in conjunction with specific definitions setting out the types of information that will be published as part of those classes. In this way the classes will remain the same but the descriptions are capable of changing the scope of the information within the classes, allowing for content flexibility.
Within each class of information, we have identified the information that the FSS publishes or intends to publish. Under each class the following can be found:
- A brief description of the information available within the class
- The format in which the information is made available (for example, website, by e-mail or by post). The website address is given but not the address of the page within the website as this can change. Use the menus, search function and browse feature on the website to find the relevant information.
- Whether the class contains chargeable information (indicated by “£”). Prices for Stationary Office publications are available on its website at www.tso.gov.uk.
About Us
| FSS Information Sheets |
Information Sheets produced by the FSS providing information to the public on the following range of subjects: General information on the FSS; the DNA profiling process; investigating sexual assaults, an explanation of DNA; DNA Low Copy Number and mitochondrial DNA. |
| Format available |
These can be found by clicking here on the FSS’ website: Info Sheet 1, Info Sheet 2 Info Sheet 3, Info Sheet 4 and Info Sheet 5; hard copy available also |
| Chargeable information |
- |
FSS Corporate Policy Governance Framework Policies
| Description |
FSS corporate policy governance framework policies (described below) |
| Format available |
On the FSS’ website accessible via links below; hard copy available also |
| Chargeable information |
- |
| Name |
Description |
| Equal Opportunities Policy |
The FSS policy of commitment to, and achievement of, equality of opportunity, accessible via the link here. |
| Freedom of Information |
The FSS policy statement on commitment to compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 1998, accessible via the link here. |
| Staff Elimination Database |
Explains the reasons why staff and contractors are required to submit a DNA profile for the Staff Elimination Database. |
How We Are Doing
| Description |
Previous annual reports to Parliament in pursuance of sections 5(2) and 5(3) of the Exchequer and Audit Departments Act. The annual report includes the total amount of income and expenditure; a statement of total recognised gains and losses and balance sheet up to the end of the financial year. It also contains the cash flow statement and information relating to staff costs and other operating charges. There is an overview of the FSS’ performance and comparative information about the agency targets set for standards of service and financial performance, together with results achieved and comparative information. |
| Format available |
Accessible via the following link; hard copy available also |
| Chargeable information |
£ (available free of charge on web). The Annual Report can be obtained in hard copy from The Stationary Office, subject to a fee. |
| Safety Environment and Health Reports |
Annual reports on the safety, environment and health performance of the FSS. It includes the FSS Safety policy statement, the Safety and Environment Group objectives and targets, development of the FSS safety policy document to include other guidance, an assessment of the training initiatives undertaken, monitoring and auditing information and the FSS annual health and safety statistics. |
| Format available |
Accessible via the following link; hard copy |
| Chargeable information |
- |
Public Interest
| Description |
Digests of case histories |
| Format available |
Case Studies
hard copy |
| Chargeable information |
- |
| Description |
Frequently asked questions about the FSS |
| Format available |
What We Do - FAQ
hard copy |
| Chargeable information |
- |
| Description |
Information relating to decisions made by the FSS in the public interest, subject to any commercial considerations |
| Format available |
FSS website; hard copy |
| Chargeable information |
- |
Business and Scientific Aspects of the FSS
| Description |
General information regarding the services offered support of police investigations across a range of areas, including scientific information. |
| Format available |
Services
hard copy |
| Chargeable information |
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