The purpose of the Society is to provide exposure to the field of forensic science, to advance the study, application and position of forensic science as well as facilitate collaboration among persons interested in forensic science throughout the world. The Academy may liaise with other Societies having similar or connected interests and may form branches and specialist groups on such terms as the Council of the Academy shall determine. The Academy may take steps to be represented at national and international conferences concerned with forensic science, and related topics.