Quick Info
| Profession | Forensic scientist |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 02/01/1950 |
| Age | 76 years |
| Birthplace | Oxford, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Angela Gallop
17/02/2026
A House of Lords Science and Technology Committee report concluded that forensic science in England and Wales is not working, echoing criticism voiced by Professor Angela Gallop during the inquiry. The report highlighted grave concerns about the underfunded and fragmented defence forensic community and recommended that any reform preserve specialist disciplines. Professor Gallop had cited the Stephen Lawrence murder and the 'coastal path murders' as cases that depended on such specialist work.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Angela Mary Cecilia Gallop |
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| Honours | CBE, FRSB |
| Known For | Work on major forensic investigations and cold cases in the UK |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Headington School |
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| College/University | University of Sheffield; University of Oxford |
| Qualification | Studied botany at the University of Sheffield and biochemistry at the University of Oxford; earned a doctorate (DPhil) in biochemistry at Oxford |
Personal Life
| Birth Name | Angela Mary Cecilia Gallop |
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| Raised In | Oxford, England |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Russell Stockdale (fellow forensic scientist) |
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Family
| Spouse | Russell Stockdale (fellow forensic scientist) |
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Career
| Started Career | Joined the Forensic Science Service in 1974 |
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| Own Companies | Has run her own forensic service companies since 1986 |
| Notable Work | Helped with investigations including Roberto Calvi, Rachel Nickell, Lynette White, Damilola Taylor, Stephen Lawrence, Gareth Williams, and the death of Diana, Princess of Wales |
| Other Roles | Co-founded Forensic Alliance in 1997; helped found LGC Forensics in 2005; helped found Axiom International in 2010 |
| Books | When the Dogs Don’t Bark (2019); How to Solve a Crime (2022) |
| Recent Activity | Gave evidence to the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee inquiry into forensic science in England and Wales; the committee's 2026 report reflected her critical assessment |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was born and raised in Oxford, England. | |
| 2. Began her forensic career after joining the Home Office Forensic Science Service in 1974. | |
| 3. Has been portrayed on television and featured in documentaries. | |
| 4. Helped investigate the death of Diana, Princess of Wales and found no evidence supporting conspiracy theories. |
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