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Sector Assessment Panels

We have grouped all the specialties on the register into three Sectors, each overseen by its own Assessment Panel. This is so that all specialties receive the attention they deserve.

The Sectors cover the broad areas of:



Each Panel typically comprises the lead assessors for the specialties within that Sector, with a few exceptions.

The Panels recommend the specialties in which we offer registration and then establish the requirements for each specialty. Then they help us keep the assessment procedures under review as we learn from experience.

In addition, the Panels are responsible for appointing, training and monitoring the performance of assessors in each specialty.

We may appoint two further panels after we have explored further professions whose members do forensic work.

You can find the terms of reference for the purpose and function of the Panels in the Standing Orders.