BMA medico-legal conference 2026

Online event or Join in person at
BMA House, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9JP

Whether you have an established expert witness practice, are considering whether expert witness work is for you, or just have an interest in medico-legal issues, our one-day conference is for you. Available in person at BMA House, London and online via MS Teams, the conference will offer a wealth of insights, tips and discussions on key medico-legal issues.

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Registration fees

 

In person attendance at BMA House, London including trade displays, networking opportunities, refreshments and lunch:

 

  • BMA members:  £160.00 + VAT (total £192.00) 
  • Non-members: £260.00 + VAT (total £312.00)

 

A limited online package is also available for those unable to attend in person: this includes access to the conference live stream and the opportunity to ask questions of the speakers for possible selection by the conference chair.  Please note that the conference presentations will NOT be recorded.

 

  • BMA members online: £140.00 + VAT (total £168.00)
  • Non-members online: £240.00 + VAT (total £288.00)

 

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What you will learn

Hear the latest views from medico-legal experts, get your questions answered and develop your network. Including presentations on: 

  • An overview of the medico-legal landscape in 2026
  • Sir Martin Spencer on the importance of ensuring accuracy when giving testimony;
  • Understanding the importance of good practice in dealing with GDPR: 
  • Panel session on the challenges to indemnity in light of court rulings;
  • Understanding civil procedure and the essentials of good report writing; 
  • Managing difficult relations between instructors, expert witness and the courts from Simon Jelf, Bond Solon
  • Challenges raised by the increased use of AI tools.

 

Conference programme

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Registration fees

In person attendance

In person attendance at BMA House, London including trade displays, networking opportunities, refreshments and lunch:

  • BMA members:  £160.00 + VAT (total £192.00) 
  • Non-members: £260.00 + VAT (total £312.00)

Online attendance only

A limited online package is also available for those unable to attend in person: this includes access to the conference live stream and the opportunity to ask questions of the speakers for possible selection by the conference chair.  Please note that the conference presentations will NOT be recorded.

  • BMA members online: £140.00 + VAT (total £168.00)
  • Non-members online: £240.00 + VAT (total £288.00)

Depending on your membership status please book your place via one of the links below:

Member registration

Non-member registration

Organiser details

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