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WA Branch Seminar: Beyond the Gavel – Uses and Abuses of Forensic Science
April 1 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm AEDT
Forensic science can be the key to justice — or the cause of catastrophic miscarriages. From the wrongful conviction of Sally Clark due to flawed statistical evidence to bite mark analysis leading to death row sentences, history is filled with cases where forensic testimony has shaped legal outcomes, for better or worse. This talk will explore real medico-legal cases where forensic science has been both an asset and a liability, offering essential lessons for forensic experts, lawyers, and law enforcement.
Join us for an insightful seminar from Professor Rodney Peyton OBE, a distinguished medico-legal expert with decades of experience in personal injury and medical negligence litigation. Professor Peyton is a former military and civilian surgeon and a recognised authority in trauma management. As Head of Education and Examiner Training for the Royal Colleges of Surgeons in the UK, he has shaped surgical training globally. He has provided expert opinions in over 70,000 personal injury and 5,000 medical negligence cases. An Adjunct Professor of Law at ECU, he examines forensic failures in real cases, offering critical lessons for forensic experts, lawyers, and the justice system.
Tuesday 1st April 2025 | 5.30pm for networking and light refreshments, presentation beginning at 6pm.