Before the Summit you will need to:
- Watch the Introduction video.
- Read through this page, including the code of conduct
- Choose a profile picture
- Watch the video guide on How to use the Live Chat
- Fill out the pre-Summit survey
- Explore the research materials at the bottom of this page
What will happen during the 2022 Youth Summit
The event will explore the strengths and limitations of forensic science. Discussions in the day will also explore wider subjects that arise with forensic science, and its place in the judicial system in the UK and internationally.
Timetable of the day
Time Activity Notes 9am Summit opens Fill out your profile. The Common Room chat will be open. 9.30am Intro video from Lisa 9.35am An introduction into forensic science with Sue Black 9.45am Fact vs Fiction – Dr James Gooch 9.55am Forensic Science discussion 10.15-10.30am Misleading Statistics – Dr Jen Rogers Watch a video and discuss 10.30-10.45am Discussion 10.45-10.55am When Forensics meets the Criminal Justice System – Prof. Tony Ward, University of Northumbria Investigative vs Adversarial Judicial System. 10.55-11.25am Discussion 11.25am Screenbreak 15 min screenbreak 11.40am Read and watch 3 case studies 12.40pm Lunch break 50 mins lunch break 13.30pm Case study reveal Reveals outcome of cases 13.40pm Open chatroom for each case study 14.30pm Plenary 3 case study hosts and Lisa take part in live chat 14.45pm Close and feedback Time to reflect on what’s been said
Safeguarding
You will only interact via text-based chatrooms. There will be no video or audio interaction. All chatrooms will be moderated by DBS-checked supervisors. Our full code of conduct will be available to read from your profile page.
More information: https://www.rigb.org/education/youth-summit
🖇️ Background Reading
A look into how updated forensic techniques can help exonerate previous convictions.