Sexual Offence Examiner for adults, adolescents and children with special interest in the interpretation of physical signs of sexual assault, rape and child sexual abuse
Forensic Physician specialising in interpretation of general body injuries, including non-fatal strangulation, physical assaults and domestic violence
International
As a Forensic Physician and Sexual Offence Examiner of adults, adolescents and children, I have extensive experience in the management of immediate forensic and medical needs and interpretation of general body and ano-genital injuries in complainants and suspects of sexual and physical assaults, child sexual and physical abuse and non-fatal strangulation.
I regularly complete expert witness reports for Police Forces, Crown Prosecution Service, Defence and Family Courts, and give oral evidence in court
I am one of the expert advisors for the National Crime Agency.
I regularly attend and facilitate peer review meetings and training events for other medical professionals.
I am an author and co-author of 10 chapters of the latest (2019) Polish Handbook of Forensic Medicine and Pathology.
I am one of the expert reviewers and chapter co-leads for the review of the current Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health “The Physical Signs of Child Sexual Abuse” evidence-based review and guidance for best practice 2024.
Qualification and memberships
I hold a Diploma in Forensic Medicine and Pathology, from Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland.
I hold a Doctorate (PhD) in Forensic Medicine and Pathology from Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland.
I hold a Certificate in Postgraduate Professional Development in Forensic Medicine from Teesside University, Middlesbrough, Tees Valley.
I am a Fellow of the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine.
I am a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine.
I hold the Cardiff University Law School Bond Solon Expert Witness Certificate.
I am an Individual Member of the Expert Witness Institute.
