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3. Completion of the MG21.

Section 4 – ‘Contact details’. In the event of any queries relating to the submissions, a definitive contact point needs to be identified. In the case of the police this may not necessarily be the OIC but may be a case builder or other person directly assisting the OIC. The CPS contact point will be the reviewing lawyer in pre-charge advice cases.

Section 6 – ‘Budgetary authority for submission’. In addition to a supervisory authority for submissions, authority is required from a budget holder in accordance with any force protocols. Unauthorised submissions will not be accepted by Forensic Services.

Section 7 – ‘Circumstances of incident’. This section provides the OIC with the opportunity to explain the surrounding circumstances and MO of the offence to which the samples relate and will be similar to the circumstances contained in the crime report. This section should be completed in conjunction with information shown in Section 8.

Section 8 – ‘Points to prove’. Discussions and decisions between police, CPS and FSS regarding the specific issues that are required to prove the case should be recorded, e.g. whether sexual intercourse has taken place. Do not attach a copy of the MG3 as this is strictly a communication between the police and CPS.

Section 9 – ‘Additional information’. Include any additional information that is relevant to the case and may assist the FSS with examination of the submitted samples. In particular the Critical Success Factors Form adds specific information upon which the FSS will rely according to the type of offence and samples submitted.

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