Forensic Archaeology

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Committee
Chair
Rob Janaway
Secretary
Diana Swales
Treasurer
Alexandria Young
Committee member
Jennifer Mikkelsen
Committee member
Denise Hillier
Committee member
Deborah Ryder
Committee member
Peter Schofield
Committee member
Madeleine Stephens
Committee member
Caroline Sims
Advisor
Sabrina Ki
Specialist competence matrix

This specialist matrix is to assist applicants and the Validation committee to see where you demonstrate the grade applied for when working in Forensic archaeology.

Formed in April 2011, after discussions relating to the ethics and practicalities of working in forensic archaeology. The group promotes good practice in forensic archaeology work to ensure that appropriate standards and guidance for forensic archaeology are adopted, maintained and enforced.

In addition, the group advises CIfA Advisory Council on issues relating to forensic archaeology, disseminates information relating to forensic archaeology, and facilitates the exchange of information and ideas between practitioners and bodies both within the UK and internationally.

FAEP: Forensic Archaeology Expert Register and Panel (Expert Panel)

The Forensic Archaeology Expert Register and Panel (FAEP) has been established by the CIfA Board of Directors and operates independently of the Forensic Archaeology Special Interest Group constitution. The panel take contributions from the group committee on significant areas of discussion. You can find more details on the FAEP webpage.

Standard and guidance

The group has developed the Standard and guidance document for forensic archaeologists. The adoption of this Standard was approved by IfA Council in October 2011 and has since been endorsed by the Home Office Forensic Science Regulator.

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