The British Academy of Forensic Sciences
Annual Friends’ AGM and Dinner
7th June 2012
AGM 6.00 pm, Reception 6.45pm, Dinner 7.30pm
to be held at
The event will be chaired by the President of the Academy
Prof Michael Kopelman
Guest Speakers
Edward Fitzgerald CBE QC and Prof Gisli Gudjonsson CBE
“Psychological Evidence in the Witness Box”
Edward Fitzgerald CBE QC
Prof Gisli Gudjonsson CBE
Edward Fitzgerald CBE QC will discuss psychological evidence in death penalty cases, and Prof Gisli Gudjonsson CBE will talk in a complementary way about psychological factors and miscarriages of justice or false confessions. To conclude, all invited to contribute to Q & A discussion of the talk and case examples.
Please complete the enclosed application form and return it with a cheque by
28th May 2012
We anticipate as always that the dinner will be over subscribed and recommend that you apply early to secure your place. If you would like to sit with a group of friends or colleagues, please complete one form as a group if at all possible. This makes it easier to place guests together.
In accordance with article 12 (1) of the Constitution, nominations for Officers (other than President) and Members of Executive Council should be received no later than 3rd May 2012. All Members of the Academy are eligible to serve as Officers and Members of Council and nominations are invited. At the AGM there will be vacancies for council. Nominations should be sent in writing (or e-mail) with a short CV, proposed and seconded by members of the academy. Please send to Dr Denise Syndercombe-Court (Secretary General), Barts and Royal London Queen Mary’s School of Medicine and Dentistry, Haematology ICMS, 4 Newark Street, London E1 2AT ().
The AGM is free for all members. If you wish to attend the meeting but NOT the dinner please let me know.
Dress code: Black Tie
Ticket Price £75.00 for members, £85.00 for guests.
Cheques should be made payable to BAFS.
Send to Lesley Nott, BAFS, 32 Stuart Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA3 7RA
Email:
Address:Apothecaries' Hall, Black Friars Lane, London EC4V 6EJ