The Fifth International Conference of the Arab Society for Forensic Sciences and Forensic Medicine (ASFSFM 2021) started here today, organized by Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS), in the presence of NAUSS President Dr. Abdulmajeed bin Abdullah Al-Banyan.
As many as 1700 specialists in the fields of forensic science, forensic medicine, criminology and relevant legislations, especially personnel in departments of forensic evidence, forensic medicine and forensic laboratories, as well as employees of ministries of interior in Arab countries, other relevant ministries, universities, research centers, communication institutions, competent authorities, law enforcement agencies, members of the Arab Society for Forensic Science and Forensic Medicine and the specialized Arab and international societies will participate in the conference.
The conference will address the scientific, technical and legal developments in the framework of the current scientific research in the fields of forensic science at both regional and international levels including recent experiences and practices in the fields of forensic science; the developments in criminal laws and legislation regulating criminal evidence; the trends of education and training in the fields of forensic science, at Arab and international institutions; the role of forensic sciences in ensuring preventing and combating new crimes; and the impact and challenges of implementing novel technologies in the disciplines of forensic science, at regional and international levels.