Expert Witness Features

Turn2us There are so many reasons people experience poverty in the UK. Bereavement, job loss, family breakdown, ill health and needing to care for a loved one are just some examples. Turn2us was founded in 1897 as The Distressed Gentlefolk’s Aid Association and we’ve supported people living in…

Actors Benevolent Fund The Actors’ Benevolent Fund exists to help members of the theatrical profession who are in need because of accident, illness or old age. For over 130 years the Fund has been able to support many thousands with grants, allowances and help towards the payment of domestic bills…

by PETER BATES, Ph.D. MSB. C.Biol. FRES – Veterinary Entomologist

Forensic entomology is used by law enforcement agencies throughout the world to estimate the point of death (post-mortem interval or PMI) of a human corpse through the analysis of its invertebrate fauna. Forensic entomology can also be used to aid in the enforcment animal health regulations.

Under the Animal Welfare Act (2006) (updated 2007) it is an offence to cause unnecessary suffering to any animal. Reasonable steps must be made to ensure that the animal’s needs are continually met, including protection against pain, injury, suffering and disease (including ectoparasite infestations). The welfare of farmed animals is additionally protected by the Welfare of Farm Animals (England) Regulations 2007, which allows for Codes of Recommendations for the welfare of animals to be produced.