Professor Peter Watson

Professor Watson takes on the role from Tracy Alexander FKC, director of forensic services for the City of London Police.

BAFS is a charitable organisation that aims to encourage study, improve practice and advance knowledge in forensic science and forensic medicine for public benefit. It provides a forum to exchange information in the field of forensic science, promoting better cooperation and understanding between lawyers and expert witnesses.

Professor Watson said: “I am delighted to take up the role of president, and I am indebted to Tracy Alexander FKC for all of her support to date. She has made has made a huge and positive contribution to BAFS in the past few years which I will continue to build on.

“As a lawyer, my approach and focus will be somewhat different to that of Tracy’s who is a forensic scientist. That, of course, is the strength of our organisation which brings together different interests, experiences and disciplines to meet our aims and objectives.

“For an organisation of our relatively small stature, we make a significant and important impact in the world of forensic science and in the wider criminal justice system. As an organisation we are committed to furthering education and sharing expertise on national and international issues in medicine, science, and the law. The frontiers of science are never fixed and our role is to share the advances, research, and insights of our members with those in the forensic and justice community that we engage with.”