Yes, but Quincy is far more credible. We know Quincy steps out of line and takes matters into his own hands, but he's still just a pathologist. We're expected to believe that Emilia Fox's job is pathologist/CSI/detective all rolled into one! These police cuts must be bad.
I'll be honest, i've never watched it, I seldom watch UK dramas or even US dramas like CSI which are so preposterous as to be laughable. These people are so efficient it's amazing any crimes remain unsolved.