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Forensic science launch

by Mark Rowe

A new UK-based chartered body for forensic scientists around the world will be launched in London tomorrow at the Forensics Europe Expo at Olympia in London, part of Counter Terror Expo, pictured.

The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences follows the granting of a Royal Charter to the Forensic Science Society and will give the organisation the ability to grant its members chartered status. The Society has been representing those working in the field of forensic science for 55 years and its current membership extends across 60 countries.

Crime writers PD James and Lynda La Plante will be among those attending the launch with British and European crime scene investigators, scientists and members of the judiciary. The Society’s President, Dr Ann Priston OBE, said chartered status was a “hugely important step forward” for the Society.

She said: “As one of the most significant milestones in a long and proud history becoming a chartered body will only add to the Society’s ability to increase the standing of our profession, continue to raise standards and to support the civil and criminal justice systems as we have done for many years. It underlines our longstanding commitment to integrity and impartiality within forensic science and acknowledges the expertise within our organisation which is so valued by the courts.

“Science will always have a crucial role to play in criminal investigations and new areas of research mean our members are now having an impact in all sorts of areas – the art world, forensic accounting, archeology and technology.

“With this in mind it seemed appropriate to launch our new chartered status at the Forensics Europe Expo which will bring together professionals from all these sectors and more. ”

About the Forensic Science Society

Its headquarters are in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The Society’s patron is the High Court Judge, The Hon Mr Justice Sweeney. In 2004, the Forensic Science Society became a professional body, and the voice for Forensic Practitioners, in the UK and abroad. A registered charity, the Society provides education and training, supports and encourages research and development and promotes regulation in forensic science and practice. Visit www.forensic-science-society.org.uk

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