Historical case review

Overview

The 2022 Sofronoff Commission of Inquiry (COI) made at least eight recommendations relating to groups of cases requiring review; the 2023 Bennett Commission of Inquiry expanded the scope of one of these recommendations.

Historical case review process

All major crime cases analysed by FSQ (or its earlier iteration Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Services) between 1 September 2007 to 30 April 2023 will be subject to the historical case review process.

Following an initial review by either the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) or Queensland Police Service (QPS), a recommendation for scientific review by FSQ will be made. The scientific review will consider whether, and what, further testing, analysis or interpretation is appropriate in a case. The results of these analyses will then be reported to QPS.

Further information

• Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
• Queensland Police Service

For more information call the QPS hotline 1300 993 191.