Understanding forensic biology evidence is essential when prosecuting rape and serious sexual offence cases. DNA findings, body fluid examination and forensic scientist reports often form a significant part of the evidential picture, but understanding what the evidence can, and cannot, demonstrate is equally important.
This half-day training course has been developed for legal professionals involved in the prosecution of rape and serious sexual offences. Delivered by Clare Jarman, Forensic Scientist: Biology and Training Lead at Forensic Access, the course provides practical guidance on understanding and interpreting forensic biology evidence, helping delegates develop greater confidence in applying scientific findings throughout the criminal justice process.
Drawing on real case examples and extensive operational experience, the training explains how forensic biology can support investigations and prosecutions, helping delegates develop greater confidence in understanding expert reports and challenging or presenting forensic evidence effectively.
The course can be delivered at your offices or online and tailored to the requirements of individual prosecution teams.
Get in touch with our training team at training@forensic-access.co.uk to discuss your requirements.
“The team found the training extremely interesting and helpful. The content was at exactly the right level and the delivery was exceptional.” — Crown Prosecution Service
**Please note that we can only take instruction via a Barrister or Solicitor, we do not take instruction directly from private individuals.
We are always interested in talking to experienced forensic scientists with a minimum of 5 years of forensic science work who are interested in working as Consultants to undertake ad-hoc work for us.
science@forensic-access.co.uk
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Who is this Course for?
This course has been developed for professionals involved in the prosecution of rape and serious sexual offences, including:
- CPS Prosecutors
- Crown Advocates
- RASSO Lawyers
- Paralegals
- Specialist prosecution teams
Course Topics
The course combines forensic science theory with practical case examples to help delegates understand the interpretation and evidential value of forensic biology findings.
Topics include:
- The role of forensic biology in sexual offence investigations
- Detection and interpretation of body fluids
- DNA profiling and mixed DNA profiles
- Statistical interpretation of DNA evidence
- Specialist DNA techniques, including Y-STR analysis
- Understanding transfer, persistence and limitations of DNA evidence
- Blood pattern analysis in sexual offence investigations
- Reading and interpreting forensic scientist reports
- Evaluating scientific evidence using prosecution and defence propositions
- Practical case studies illustrating the interpretation of forensic findings
- The role of a reporting scientists and expert witness in sexual offence cases
- Case strategy, including the order of forensic testing and evidential opportunities
FAQs
Can the training be tailored to our team?
Yes. Every session is tailored to your team’s experience, learning objectives and operational requirements.
Who delivers the training?
The course is delivered by Clare Jarman, Forensic Scientist: Biology and Training Lead at Forensic Access. Clare has extensive experience examining and interpreting forensic biology evidence in complex criminal investigations and presenting expert evidence in court. She also leads the development and delivery of specialist forensic training for legal professionals and other criminal justice audiences.
Does the course include practical case examples?
Yes. Throughout the course, delegates examine real forensic case examples demonstrating how biological evidence is interpreted and applied during criminal investigations and prosecutions.
Can the course be delivered at our offices?
Yes. Training can be delivered at your offices, online or at another agreed venue.
How long does the course last?
The standard course is delivered over half a day but can be tailored to suit your team’s requirements.
