Webinars
Focused forensic insight from practising experts
Forensic Access webinars provide structured professional learning on forensic evidence, interpretation and issues arising in criminal cases. Delivered by experienced forensic scientists and expert witnesses, our webinars explore scientific principles, evidential reasoning and practical considerations relevant to legal proceedings.
Webinars are designed to support legal professionals, investigators and forensic practitioners in understanding and evaluating forensic evidence within its scientific and legal context.
Our approach to webinars
Designed for professionals involved in the criminal justice process.
Explore forensic topics and scientific issues commonly encountered in criminal cases.
Webinars contribute to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Delivered by practising forensic scientists and expert witnesses.
Support ongoing learning and professional competence.
Upcoming Webinars
Crime Scene to Courtroom: Understanding Streamlined Forensic Casework Processes & SFRs
March 26 2026, 18:00 GMT
This webinar explores how streamlined forensic reports (SFRs) are produced and used in practice, the impact of fragmented forensic services on evidence quality and case outcomes as well as real case examples where SFRs failed to reflect evidential complexity.
Blood Pattern Analysis: It's Written in the Blood
March 26 2026, 18:00 GMT
This webinar highlights best techniques to use in finding blood at a crime scene, whilst understanding the limitations of different techniques. It aims to show a greater understanding of the role of a Forensic Scientist: Biology as they interpret and assess blood patterns in a criminal investigation.
Firearms: Aiming for Precision in Forensic Science
March 26 2026, 18:00 GMT
This webinar hosted by our expert, Edward Wallace (Head of Firearms), provides valuable insight into firearm examination and identification. Edward has over 27 years of experience as a Firearm and Toolmark examiner and has given evidence over 200 times in various Courts of Law.
Threads of Evidence: The Examination of Damage to Textiles
March 26 2026, 18:00 GMT
This webinar is presented by Mike Wheelhouse, Reporting Forensic Scientist: Biology. He discusses how to interpret damage mechanisms and appreciate the enduring relevance of textile analysis in modern forensic investigations.
Recorded Webinars
What is Forensic Toxicology and How can it be Used and Challenged in your Case?
This webinar is hosted by Forensic Toxicology Consultant, Sarah Tarrant-Wooding, who has more than 20 years of experience as a Forensic Toxicologist and worked on several thousand cases, including much major crime, predominantly homicides and sexual offences.
Exploring DNA and Digital Evidence Opportunities
This webinar combines the perspective of 2 experts, James Beard (Forensic Scientist: Biology) and Carl Osborne (Head of Digital Investigation at IntaForensics). Together, our experts discuss the ‘gold standard’ of forensic evidence with the ‘new technologies’ to explore evidence opportunities.
Drone Analysis in Digital Forensic Investigations
This webinar is delivered by experts at IntaForensics. The Head of Technical Delivery, Jake Blythe and Principal Mobile Forensic Analyst, Ahzim Mir discuss the evidential opportunities that drones present in a digital forensics investigation.
Comparing Stories - The Case Assessment and Interpretation Approach
This webinar is presented by our Forensic Scientist: Biology, Caroline Crawford, explores how forensic scientists evaluate scientific evidence and attempt to present it to the court in a useful way, specifically in relation to blood and DNA.
Forensic Psychiatry Experts: What to expect, and what not to do!
This webinar is hosted by our Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, Dr Peter McAllister, who covers a range of topics relating to forensic psychiatry, including the difference between the role of a psychiatrist and psychologist, what to expect from an expert witness you instruct and how to get the best out of that instruction for your client.
Cell Site Analysis: The Truth Behind the Benefits & Limitations
This webinar is hosted by our expert Senior Cell Site Analyst and Digital Investigator, Jo Worrow, who shares her vast experience working on hundreds of criminal investigations and provides insight into the benefits and limitations in a cell site analysis investigation.
Injury Causation & The Role of Pathology in Defence Cases
This webinar is hosted by our Home Office Pathologist expert, Dr Stuart Hamilton, who delivers valuable insight on the nature and causation of injuries, both in cases of the living and the deceased.
Understanding & Challenging DNA Evidence
This unique presentation is hosted by our expert Forensic Scientist: Biology, who provides valuable insight into DNA; the basic principles; complex interpretation considerations such as transfer and persistence; and the overall investigation process; including SFRs.
Digital Investigation in Criminal Cases
This webinar is hosted by IntaForensics’ Digital Investigation Manager, Simon Young, who covers a range of topics relating to digital investigation, including the types and challenges of digital evidence as well as valuable techniques vital for current casework.
Collision Reconstruction – Finding Order in the Chaos
This webinar is presented by our Forensic Collision Consultant, Chris Goddard, who has more than 26 years of experience working on hundreds of cases, including much major crime, predominantly dangerous driving and driving without due care and attention.
Understanding Forensic Evidence in Sexual and Physical Assaults
This webinar is hosted by our expert Forensic Scientist: Biology, Clare Jarman, who provides valuable insight into the types of evidence available in cases with sexual and physical assaults including body fluids and their analysis and interpretation.
Forensic Drug Analysis - The Role of Expert Opinion in Assessing Cases
Utilising his years of practical experience in the field, our Forensic Drug Consultant, Ryan Francis, hosts this webinar to discuss the role a forensic scientist plays in the field of forensic drugs, along with an overview of relevant legislation and types of testing encountered.
Discuss training or webinars
If you would like to discuss webinar content, access recordings, or explore bespoke training options, our team is available to help.
What Our Customers Say
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"I am consistently impressed by the quality of expert reports I receive through Forensic Access. Whether in toxicology, psychiatric reports or traffic reconstruction, the level of experience of the experts is consistently strong. We can be confident in their ability to give evidence in court if / when required."
"Forensic Access provided an excellent service with regards to our enquiry, which was impressive and very appreciated. The casework manager for our case was very professional and courteous."
"I have used Forensic Access for many years, instructing a wide range of experts. Every person I have dealt with has been helpful, friendly, and kind. I am impressed by the quality of the experts."
"The Forensic Access experts we have instructed have been extremely knowledgeable, informative, easy to work with and able to explain complex topics in straightforward language that the court and juries are able to understand. We have no hesitation in using the same experts for future cases."
"I consistently receive helpful same day responses, which is invaluable because it allows me to know exactly where I stand. The fact that they usually have multiple experts available, allowing me to obtain two quotes for legal aid applications, is also extremely helpful."
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*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.
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