To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many persons in each year since its introduction have sat the examination for a Diploma of Medical Jurisprudence; how many have passed; if he will place in the Library a copy of the syllabus and learning structure for teaching this diploma; what qualifications are required to teach this diploma; and how many persons are qualified. [97783]
The first Diploma in Medical Jurisprudence was awarded in 1962 by the Society of Apothecaries of London. The examination; which consists of two parts, was designed for registered medical and dental practitioners who have had experience of medico-legal practice.The regulations and syllabus relating to the Diploma in Medical Jurisprudence, detail the examination structure and requirements for admission; copies of which will be placed in the Library.The total number of diplomas awarded to date are 238. A breakdown of diplomas awarded, is available for the last 10 years and is detailed in the table:
| Year | In the UK | Candidates Abroad | Total |
| 1992 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 1993 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 1994 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 1996 | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2000 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | 2 |