§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many persons in each year since its introduction have sat the examination for a Diploma of Medical Jurisprudence; how many have passed; if he will place in the Library a copy of the syllabus and learning structure for teaching this diploma; what qualifications are required to teach this diploma; and how many persons are qualified. [97783]
§ Mr. DenhamThe first Diploma in Medical Jurisprudence was awarded in 1962 by the Society of Apothecaries of London. The examination; which consists of two parts, was designed for registered medical and dental practitioners who have had experience of medico-legal practice.
The regulations and syllabus relating to the Diploma in Medical Jurisprudence, detail the examination structure and requirements for admission; copies of which will be placed in the Library.
The total number of diplomas awarded to date are 238. A breakdown of diplomas awarded, is available for the last 10 years and is detailed in the table:
Year In the UK Candidates Abroad Total 1992 6 8 14 1993 4 7 11 1994 5 3 8 1995 1 3 4 1996 3 9 12 1997 0 2 2 1998 2 1 3 1999 2 3 5 2000 3 4 7 2001 2 2 4 2002 1 1 2 The Diploma is a self-learning course and there are no specific requirements to be an examiner. They are nominated by the British Association for Forensic Medicine (BAFM).