Qld govt to respond to damning DNA report

The report revealed lab managers had focused on speed rather than accuracy in DNA testing, and "that scourge has invaded" the validation of process and equipment used, time management and resources.

Former judge Walter Sofronoff recommended Forensic and Scientific Services be restructured with an independent head scientist focused on scientific integrity and serving the criminal justice system.

Potentially "thousands of cases" could be reviewed, and crime scene samples retested for DNA, potentially by a panel including a scientist, a police officer, a prosecutor and a lawyer.

The Queensland government is expected to respond to the findings on Thursday.