29 & 30 April 2025

Their 2025 Conference will provide valuable insight and discussion for anyone working in the field of rape or sexual violence.

It will particularly useful for policy and decision makers, people working in the criminal justice system, police officers, forensic physicians, health professionals, those working in safeguarding, those supporting people through court and therapeutically.

9 & 10 May 2025

This year’s Annual Conference will mark the Faculty’s 20th year and will be taking place on Friday 09 and Saturday 10 May 2025 at the Royal Liver Suite in Liverpool.

The theme for 2025 will be Miscarriages of Justice. As part of exploring miscarriages of justice, we have sought out particularly relevant speakers, many of whom will present you with alternative views. Without challenging and moving out of our comfort zone we will always be at risk of confirmation bias and therefore look forward to encouraging debate.

12-15 May 2025

Congress is the ultimate opportunity to network, hear from exceptional keynote speakers and take part in vibrant debates about the issues affecting the nursing workforce. 

Plus, with an education and development programme, industry exhibition and buzzing Liverpool location, you're sure to leave Congress feeling energised and inspired. 

13 May 2025

13:00-14:00

UKAFNP are pleased host Professor Cath White OBE, Medical Director of the Institute for Addressing Strangulation, for an essential session on recognising, assessing, and managing non-fatal strangulation. This form of abuse is dangerous, potentially fatal, and often under-recognised. The webinar is open to all healthcare professionals working in police custody and SARCs.

12 September 2025

Join us on 12th September 2025 for this dynamic conference exploring the vital role of healthcare practitioners at the intersection of law and clinical practice. Open to forensic healthcare professionals and all HCPs with an interest in this area, the event will delve into health interactions with the legal system, featuring expert speakers, insightful discussions, and opportunities to network. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with peers in the field!

7 November 2025

The UK’s largest gathering of expert witnesses is back on Friday 7 November 2025. Attend our annual conference face-to-face at Church House in Westminster or virtually. Last year over 700 experts attended. 

Past speakers have included the Lord Chief Justice, the Master of the Rolls and the President of the Law Society.

7 November 2025

The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences Autumn Conference 2025 will be held at Horizon Leeds on Friday 7th November.

The conference title this year is ‘Learn from the past, but don’t live there’ embracing the theme 20:20 Vision, examining how in order to be successful and to continuously improve, those involved in the forensic sciences often need to look forward and backward at the same time.