Virtual online – 13:00-14:00

Join Jon Marsden, one of the sector’s leading experts in Disaster Victim Identification (DVI), for an insightful session on mass fatality preparedness, planning and response. Drawing on extensive national and international experience, Jon will explore the key principles of effective mass fatality management and the critical role that advance planning plays in ensuring a coordinated response during major incidents. Attendees will gain an understanding of disaster victim identification procedures, partnership working, operational challenges and lessons learned from significant incidents, helping organisations strengthen preparedness and resilience.

Virtual online – 13:00-14:00

Join us for a practical and informative session covering the Marriage Referral Scheme, Section 24 referrals, and best practice for identifying, managing and recording suspected sham marriage cases. The session will provide an overview of current legislation, referral processes and the important role Registration Officers play in supporting the integrity of the registration service. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of the indicators that may suggest a sham marriage or civil partnership, how to confidently manage sensitive conversations, and the procedures that should be followed when concerns are identified. Participants will also learn about the support, guidance and resources available from the Home Office External Training Team, helping Registration Services strengthen knowledge, build confidence and maintain compliance with statutory requirements.

Virtual online – 13:00-14:00

Join Christie Sheppard – Head of Westminster Registration Services who will explore the setting of fees and charges within registration services. The session will discuss fees and charges, focusing on the principles and rationale for setting discretionary fees. It will explore key considerations such as cost recovery, affordability, benchmarking, fairness, and the balance between income generation and accessibility for services.

Virtual online – 13:00-14:00

Join John Thompson and Joshua Chown from the Home Office to gain valuable insight into national emergency body storage arrangements and the critical role they play in major incident planning and response. This session will explore the practical, logistical and strategic considerations involved in activating and managing the temporary body storage facilities during a mass fatality incident. Attendees will learn about the phased arrangements and what storage solutions can be provided. The session is open to Coroner’s Services, Coroners and Emergency Planners who might be involved in Mass fatality planning in their area, to understand the support available from this Home Office contract. Joining instructions and the MS Teams link will be sent out one week prior to the event.