Both the ISO/IEC 17020:2012 and the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards require accredited organizations to address impartiality. Recall that neither standard is specific to forensic science; instead, they set out general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
a) Define the concept of impartiality in the context of accreditation standards.
b) Discuss the importance of impartiality in ensuring the credibility and reliability of testing and calibration results.
c) Compare and contrast the requirements of ISO/IEC 17020:2012 and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 regarding impartiality.
d) Evaluate the potential consequences of failing to address impartiality in accredited organizations.