Forensics Pathology Course - Singapore Academy of Law

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Forensic Pathology Course
11 - 12 Apr 2013, 10:00am – 5:30pm
Supreme Court Viewing Gallery, Level 8, Supreme Court Building
INTRODUCTION
Forensic sciences play a significant role in the outcome of most criminal
matters. Indeed, of all types of evidence, the Courts most often look to scientific
findings for a reliable and objective basis to evaluate cases. Criminal
practitioners are thus required to deal with the plethora of forensic science
issues (including forensic pathology, psychiatry, crime scene investigations, and
narcotics) despite having received no formal training in this vital aspect of
criminal practice.
The Singapore Academy of Law is pleased to organise the first of a series of
short but intensive forensics courses to properly equip our practitioners with the
necessary knowledge to deal with these forensic issues.
Come learn from 2 eminent experts on forensic pathology over this 2 day
course. We will be covering a number of areas, including:
1. Post-mortem changes
2. Making sense of autopsies and autopsy reports
3. A study of autopsy reports
4. Case studies in forensic pathology (in 2 parts)
5. Discussion on common non-fatal injuries
The Honourable Justice Choo Han Teck will also be present to discuss forensics
issues from a judicial perspective.

SPEAKERS
COURSE FEES
Dr. Khunying Porntip Rojanasunan is the Director-General of Thailand’s Central
Institute of Forensic Science, an independent laboratory under the Ministry of
Justice. She was conferred the honorific title of Khunying by the King of Thailand
in 2003 and has also received many awards for her contributions to Thai society
including the Royal Order of the North Star (Sweden) and the Knight Grand
Cordon (First Class of the Most Noble order of the Crown of Thailand). She has
also been named an outstanding defender of human rights.
Gilbert Lau is a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists and a Clinical
Associate Professor with the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University
of Singapore. He is a practising senior consultant forensic pathologist and
concurrently Director of Professional Practice at the Forensic Medicine Division,
Health Sciences Authority, Singapore. A member of the editorial boards of the
Forensic Science International and Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology, he
also reviews papers for the Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, Journal of
Clinical Pathology, Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, and the
Singapore Medical Journal. His academic interests and publications include
iatrogenic deaths, pulmonary thromboembolism, maternal deaths and fatal falls
from heights.
To recognise the contribution of Pro Bono Lawyers, the first 30 Defence Counsel who are active in the
CLAS or LASCO scheme (as identified by the CLAS / LASCO Committee) to register will enjoy a subsidized
rate of $267.50 (inclusive of GST). All other registrants will pay a rate of $353.10 (inclusive of GST).
REGISTRATION
Please email the completed form to pa@sal.org.sg. Confirmation of registration and payment details will be
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Training Level: General.
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COURSE SCHEDULE
Day 1 – 11 April 2013 (Thursday)
9:30am – 10:00am Registration
10:00am – 10:15am Opening Remarks and Introduction of Trainers
10:15am – 11:30am Post-Mortem Changes
11:30am – 11:45am Tea Break
The forensic significance of observable changes to the human body
following upon death, as a basis for the correct interpretation of injuries
found on post-mortem examination.
Primary Trainer: A/P Gilbert Lau
11:45am – 1:00pm Making Sense of Autopsies and Autopsy Reports
1:00pm – 2:15pm Lunch
Types of autopsies; the structure of an autopsy report; the causes of
death.
Primary Trainer: A/P Gilbert Lau
2.15pm – 3.30pm A Study of Specimens of Autopsy Reports
3:30pm – 3:45pm Tea Break
An open discussion on a series of 4 specimens of autopsy reports
(completely anonymised)
Primary Trainer: A/P Gilbert Lau
3:45pm – 5:00pm Crime Scene Investigations
Usual forensic traces found at scenes of crime (e.g. blood stain pattern
analysis, impact spatter blood stains, characteristic blood patterns) and
discussion on crime scenes involving falls from heights, gunshot
wounds, fire, drowning, asphyxiation cases
Primary Trainer: Dr. Rojanasunan

Day 2 – 12 April 2013 (Friday)
10:00am – 11:30am Case Studies in Forensic Pathology - 1
11:30am – 11:45am Tea Break
Various types of injuries commonly encountered in forensic casework
and the nature and significance (i.e. the proper interpretation) of these
findings considered in a series of illustrated case studies.
Primary Trainer: A/P Gilbert Lau
11:45am – 1.00pm Case Studies in Forensic Pathology – 2
1:00pm – 2:15pm Lunch Break
Various types of injuries commonly encountered in forensic casework
and the nature and significance (i.e. the proper interpretation) of these
findings considered in a series of illustrated case studies.
Primary Trainer: Dr. Rojanasunan
2:15pm – 3:30pm Discussion on Common Non-Fatal Injuries
3:30pm – 3:45pm Tea Break
Fractures, bruises, abrasions, lacerations, incisions, stab wounds, head
and neck injuries, self-inflicted wounds) and common secondary injuries
caused or contributed to by primary injuries.
Primary Trainer: Dr. Rojanasunan
3:45pm – 5:00pm Judicial Perspective on Forensic Evidence
Speaker: The Honourable Justice Choo Han Teck
5:00pm – 5:15pm Closing Remarks and Conclusion of Course