The Forensic Pathology Division covers post mortem practice, death investigation and the pathologist as an expert witness. Members work on standards for autopsy practice, mortuary services and the quality of medical evidence presented in Kenyan courts.
What this division works on
Autopsy standards
Standard procedures for hospital and medicolegal post mortem examinations, and consistent reporting formats.
Death investigation
Working with police, the courts and government laboratories on the determination of cause and manner of death.
Expert evidence and the courts
Guidance for pathologists giving expert testimony, on documentation and on chain of custody for exhibits.
Mortuary services and training
Mortuary standards, training for mortuary staff, and the dignified handling of families during the process.
What the division covers
- Medicolegal autopsy and determination of cause of death
- Forensic toxicology
- Identification, including DNA based methods
- Interpretation of injuries
- Chain of custody for specimens and evidence
- Expert reports and testimony in court
Related KACP activities
Get involved
KACP members are welcome to join this division. Use the join form on the Divisions and Committees page and choose this division, or write to the Secretariat at info@kacp.co.ke.
