19 January Case Updates Experts making the evidence fit their own conclusions do not meet their duty to the Court Expert evidence, Medical expert, CPR Part 35, Duty to the court, Judicial critism, Credibility of expert, 05. Rules and Regulations, 10. Report Writing, 12. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements, 15. Criticism and Complaints A medical expert witness was not helping the Court by trying to make the evidence about a child's injuries fit their own conclusions. LCC v V & B [2023] EWFC 268 (18 August 2023)
11 January News Psychiatrist removed from the GMC Register following misconduct as an Expert Witness 15. Criticism and Complaints Case demonstrates the importance of understanding your role as an Expert Witness.
20 November News Sir Michael Davies lecture 2023: The criticism of Expert Witnesses in the courts 15. Criticism and Complaints We invited The Honourable Mr Justice Williams, High Court judge and chair of The Family Justice Council Subcommittee on Experts, to share his views on criticism.
8 August Case Updates Sicwebu v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWCA Civ 550 Judicial critism, 15. Criticism and Complaints “The expert vindicated”
11 July News Reviewing your opinion and the need for better analysis and reports from Care Experts 13. Changing your opinion, 14. Giving Oral Evidence, 15. Criticism and Complaints Benjamin Scarcliffe v Brampton Valley Group Ltd [2023] EWHC 1565(KB) provides important direction and lessons to be learned for Expert Witnesses
12 May News EWI Annual Conference 2023: keynote speech focuses on enhancing Expert credibility Credibility, 13. Changing your opinion, 14. Giving Oral Evidence, 15. Criticism and Complaints, 16. Maintaining your professional edge Lady Justice Simler considered the practical things that Experts can do to enhance their credibility.
4 April News A relief for Expert Witnesses? 15. Criticism and Complaints Being able to criticise an expert’s opinion does not amount to a flagrant disregard of their duty
3 April Case Updates BDW Trading Ltd v Lantoom Ltd [2023] EWHC 183 (TCC) Range of Opinion, Geology, Substance of Instruction, Assistance, 10. Report Writing, 14. Giving Oral Evidence, 15. Criticism and Complaints “If you cannot give a simple answer …”
6 January News Considerations for expert witnesses in the face of dishonest claimants 10. Report Writing, 13. Changing your opinion, 14. Giving Oral Evidence, 15. Criticism and Complaints David Stothard, Managing Director at MAPS Medical, examines a recent High Court case in which six medical expert witnesses were involved, which was ultimately dismissed as a result of the claimant’s dishonesty.
3 January Case Updates Re AB (Child Abuse: Expert Witnesses) [1994] EWHC Fam 5 Child abuse, Experts duty, Paediatrics, Brittle bone density, 05. Rules and Regulations, 10. Report Writing, 07. Working with Instructing Parties, 14. Giving Oral Evidence, 15. Criticism and Complaints “The hazards of flying a kite in court”