In Conversation With: Non-Accidental Injury Cases – What Legal Representatives Need to Consider

We are excited to announce a series of structured discussions tailored for legal professionals handling cases involving allegations of non-accidental injury (NAI) in care proceedings. Each session will feature well-known experts in their respective fields and will examine injuries suffered by children—such as fractures, head injuries, bite marks, and burns—within a legal context. These sessions are designed to provide practical, actionable insights to enhance your case preparation strategies.

What to Expect:

Attendees will gain valuable guidance on:
Taking instructions and identifying key issues early
Drafting statements and position statements
Identifying and obtaining further evidence
Formulating and refining questions for instructed experts

Key Topics Include:

The role of phone evidence and digital disclosure in identifying perpetrators or alternative explanations
The impact of material found on digital devices
Drug and alcohol use in relation to propensity and causation

Featured Speaker – 28 May:

We are honoured to welcome Sarah Vella, Cell Site Analysis Expert at Evidence Matters, as our first speaker. With over 20 years of experience in the legal arena, Sarah is a vetted expert on the UK Register of Expert Witnesses and a member of The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences. Her expertise in cell site and communications data analysis has been instrumental in high-profile investigations, including the Omagh Bombing civil case.

Who Should Attend:

This series is ideal for fee earners at all levels who wish to deepen their understanding of NAI cases and enhance their expertise.

Full Programme Line-up:

28 May – Sarah Vella, Cell Site Analysis Expert, Evidence Matters
16 June – Dr. Roland Kouble, Consultant Forensic Odontologist
16 July – Dr. Sian Falder, Consultant Plastic and Burns Surgeon
17 September – Casey Baldwin, DNA Specialist, DNA Legal
15 October – Dr. Øystein Olsen, Consultant Radiologist
November (TBC) – Dr. Kieran Hogarth, Consultant Neuroradiologist

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from top experts and gain practical insights into handling NAI cases.

Event Details

Join Us for an Exclusive Series of Discussions on Non-Accidental Injury Cases
Date: Thursday 28th May 2026
Registration: 5:30pm
Seminar start: 6:00pm
Seminar end: 7:00pm followed by networking
Venue: No5 Barristers’ Chambers, 7 Savoy Court, London, WC2R 0EX
Cost: £10+VAT per session (donated to charity)