Welcome to the British Association for Human Identification (BAHID)

A Global Network Uniting Experts Across Disciplines

Although this is a British Association there are members outside the UK from elsewhere in Europe, the US and Australia, and membership throughout the world is encouraged.

A comprehensive network of professionals

Members come from academia, law enforcement, private business, institutional and legal backgrounds.

Professionals in the fields of forensic anthropology, forensic odontology, forensic archaeology, facial anthropology, forensic podiatry, forensic pathology, DVI, forensic computing and digital forensics.

Collaboration

Encourage productive interchange between various disciplines in human identification

Education

Promote the academic integration of individual subjects

Expansion

Through the medium of a collective body, pursue standards of excellence and innovative developments

Uniting experts in Human Identification

The British Association for Human Identification (BAHID) brings together professionals from a wide range of disciplines to promote collaboration, innovation, and excellence in human identification.

Founded in 2001 to address the fragmented nature of expertise across the UK, BAHID now boasts over 400 members worldwide, including specialists in academia, law enforcement, and biometrics. Through conferences, publications, and an active online community, BAHID fosters interdisciplinary dialogue and supports the evolution of forensic science.

Exclusive conferences every year

Join over 400+ members worldwide

Access to our online forum of experts

Sign up for BAHID membership

Membership of the association is on a yearly basis. To apply you need to fill out the online application form, followed by payment online.

Full Membership: £42.00 per year
Student Membership: £21.00 per year

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