House of Commons Select Committee Inquiry on Forensic Science
On 12 January, the President, Professor Jim Fraser and Vice President, Dr Ann Priston, gave evidence on behalf of the Society at the House of Commons in the inquiry on forensic science. A range of questions were raised by the Committee including:
- The plethora of forensic science degrees currently available despite their irrelevance to the profession
- The Society's accreditation program for forensic science courses
- How the Society will contribute to ensuring standards in forensic science
- The use of novel technology by the courts
- The impact of the potential privatization of the FSS on standards and supply of forensic science
Full details of the inquiry and transcripts of evidence can be found on:
http://www.parliament.uk/
Article
J Fraser. Science in the Fight against Crime.
Science in Parliament. Vol 61No 2, Whit 2004. (.pdf 339KB)
The launch of the Society as a professional body took place at the AGM in Wyboston
on 6 November 2004. This was part of an exciting and diverse scientific programme
- details of future conferences can be found under the meetings section.
Becoming a professional body means:
- A new membership category with appropriate post-nominals for those professionally involved in forensic science
- A continuous professional development program for professional members
- A new range of qualifications more accessible to a wider range of specialists.
- An accreditation scheme for academic institutions
Council are keen to obtain your views on any or all of the above via the website discussion forum or direct contact with them. You will find contact details for all members of Council on this website.
This is an exciting time for the Society and your views and support are essential to the successful implementation of a professional body that meets your needs.
