The final training programme will be confirmed; however, the topics and speakers will include:
• John Gow (IFIC Forensics) - An introduction to fatal fire investigation
• Prof. Niamh Nic Daeid (University of Dundee) - Best Practice in Fatal Fire Investigation
• David Compton (UKAS) - An update to ISO 17020
• Jon Stewart (GMFRS) and Katherine Moriarty (GM Police) - Salford murder fire investigation case
• Jamie Lister (WY FRS), Jo Morrissey and Sarah Hall (Anglia Ruskin University) - The hazards of emollient creams and their involvement in fatal fires
• Cheryl Hramiak (Branch Crown Prosecutor at the CPS North-West)
• Speaker TBC - Smoke toxicology
• Speaker TBC - Forensic Anthropology and fatal fires
• Speaker TBC - Forensic Pathology
• Speaker TBC - Working with HM Coroner
Program Details
The cost of the two-day conference is £295 (members booking before 1 January 2019), £350 (members booking after 1 January 2019), £590 (non-members).
The registration includes the two-day conference programme, Monday night accommodation with breakfast, conference dinner and refreshments throughout both days. Accommodation for Sunday 27 January 2019 can be booked via the Queens hotel.
You can book online at this link:
https://www.uk-afi.org/seminars/annual-training-conference-2019 or contact Chris Ward to book a place.
The parking at the venue is very restricted, as it's located in the city centre and delegates are recommended to travel to and from the venue via train. The venue is adjacent to Leeds Railway Station.