SKL - the Swedish National Laboratory of Forensic Science
The main function of SKL is to act as an impartial expert body in investigations of criminal matters on behalf of the judicial system.
This requires state of the art analytical and exploratory equipment and a highly trained workforce with the necessary competence to carry out forensic investigations and evaluations and apply the results in a judicial context. SKL is accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025 for the majority of its operations.
SKL also conducts research and development and works with information, training, support and service in all aspects of forensic science. The work carried out within ENFSI (Euopean Network of Forensic Science Instiutes) has positioned SKL at the international forefront.
SKL is a state funded independent laboratory under the Sweish National Police Board. As such, SKL is the expert body of the national police organisation and is in close collaboration with a number of police authorities.
The majority of the forensic investigations at SKL are carried out on behalf of the judicial system, i.e. the police, prosecutors and courts of law, in matters relating to a criminal act. SKL also undertakes assignments or investigations on behalf of individual clients. All individual assignments are subject to a charge.