Original FSR Escape Room

Ethics and LawRachel Bolton-King& Millie Cannon

Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021- Online Escape Room

Storyline: A high-stake forensic investigation is taking place, and it is your job as forensic scientists to nagivate through the various challanges to help solve the case.

Introduction:A prominent case has come up, and forensic evidence is key to solving it.The Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021 ensures the integrity and reliability of forensic science practices.Participants must use their knowledge of the Act and forensic science principles to solve the case and complete the virtual escape room.

Puzzle 1: What is a Forensic Science Regulator?

Description: Read a legal description Challenge: Decide whether it is true or false

Puzzle 1

What is The Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021?

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Hint: Make sure you read it carefully!

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Puzzle 2: Evidence collection

Description: Participants must find various pieces of evidence.Challenge: Identify which evidence needs to be collected following the standards set by the Forensic Science Regulator Act.

The Crime Scene

Puzzle 2:

Window

Couch

Jewelry Box

Which of the following pieces of evidence should be collected from the crime scene?

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Fingerprinton a Window

Bloodstain on Couch

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Jewelry box with smudged fingerprints

Description: What swab type is being taken?Challenge: Identify the swab type through multiple choice.

Puzzle 3: Sampling

Puzzle 3: Sampling

A swab was taken from one of the suspects in the case...

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A swab was taken from one of the suspects in the case...

Puzzle 4: DNA Analysis

The Forensic Lab

Description: DNA samples need to be analysed to match the suspect.Challenge: Arrange the DNA sequences correctly using provided tools.

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Puzzle 4

From the blood found at the crime scene, DNA was able to be retrived. Crime Scene DNA: ACGTACGTAGCTAGCT

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Puzzle 5: Chain of Custody

Description: Ensure the chain of custody is maintained for the evidence.Challenge: Create a correct sequence of handling evidence from the crime scene to the lab.

Puzzle 5

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Courtroom

Puzzle 6: Expert Testimony

Description: Descide what should and should not be included in an expert witness statement.Challenge: Select infomation for the testimony based on the analysed evidence and the standards of the Act.

Puzzle 6

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Final Puzzle: Retaining Samples

Puzzle 7: DNA Legislations

Description: Read the stated infomation.Challenge: Descide as to whether it is true or false.

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Congratualtions, you did it!

Click here to read more about the Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021