• Promote the objects of the College (as stated in the Constitution) with particular reference to the area of forensic psychiatry;
• Assist the College in its stated objectives in the field of education in psychiatry, specifically by its interest and expertise in forensic psychiatry;
• Promote discussion and co-operation among members of the College, with particular reference to their special interest area, forensic psychiatry;
• Promote discussion between members and the general public on matters pertaining to forensic psychiatry;
• Cooperate, where appropriate, with Faculties, Sections, Committees and other bodies within the College and with societies and associations outside the College whose interests are compatible with those of the Section;
• Interest and educate the public in questions of forensic psychiatry, to propagate an understanding of those issues and to counter and correct misinformation in the area;
• Facilitate research in forensic psychiatry;
• Encourage the training of psychiatrists in those aspects of psychiatry relevant to forensic psychiatry;
• Facilitate the further training of forensic psychiatrists.

The RANZCP’s Section of Forensic Psychiatry can be contacted via the RANZCP’s Membership Services department: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it