
About this section
The purpose of the Clinical Forensic & Legal Medicine Section is to advance the knowledge and practice of clinical forensic and legal medicine.
Registration open now for next events hosted by BAFS
See the upcoming evening events hosted by the British Academy of Forensic Sciences. Open to professionals, trainees and students - special rates for trainees/students and emergency and force workers:
- 25th July 2023 Speaker J F Kennedy, Presentation "Murder Investigations & the Expert Witness: Maintaining the moral compass" and drinks reception at the River Terrace and Council Room, King's College London - Download flyer.
- 24th October 2023 Annual Friends' Dinner, Speaker Ian Dyson QPM, former Commissioner of City of London Police will present on forensic operations, cyber security and complex global crime. "Reflections on the past, present and future of forensics and policing." Formal Dinner, Great Hall, Apothecaries Hall - Download flyer.
- 22nd November 2023, The Ormrod Lecture, Speaker Tracy Alexander FKC, Presentation "International and Wildlife Forensics", (title to be confirmed), at Bush House, King's College London - Special lecture held every two years with pre and post-drinks reception on the beautiful 8th Floor of historic Bush House on The Strand.
Please email contact@bafs.org.uk and visit their website for further information.
Section Council members
Section meetings and conferences are usually organised by members of the Section Council, led by the Section President and often in collaboration with specialist societies.
Interested in joining the Section Council?
Section Councils play a pivotal role at the RSM and we are always looking for members who would like to get involved. If you would like to apply, please complete our application form and a Council representative will be in touch.
Upcoming clinical forensic & legal medicine events
View all event and webinars being run by the Clinical Forensic & Legal Medicine Section.

Student prizes & awards
Clinical Forensic & Legal Medicine
There are currently no prizes or awards open for this section.
Trainee prizes & awards
Clinical Forensic & Legal Medicine
There are currently no prizes or awards open for this section.
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