The new Forensic Science Regulator guidance states that Experts not holding ISO17025 accreditation must declare this deficit in their reports and also outline the steps taken to mitigate the ‘risks associated with non­-compliance’. Allen Hirson sets out the EWI's response.

EWI is delighted to announce that Applied Psychology Solutions have been approved as a Corporate Partner

CPS Guidance for Experts on Disclosure, Unused Material and Case Management

Relevance:  Historical child abuse

Topic: Limitation

For those of you on lock down, there is no better time to spend undertaking some CPD to improve your practice.

With the ever evolving situation and new measures being introduced, we are monitoring the latest updates from the Courts. Please find below the latest announcements.

In light of the continuing developments of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and in line with Government guidance, we have had to adjust the way some of our services are delivered but rest assured, we are still here to support you.

The Lord Chief Justice has today issued guidance today which makes it clear that remote hearings are now the default position.

Relevance: Crime

Topics:            Retained responsibility

                        Mental Health Act 1983, s 45A hospital limitation direction

                        Mental Health Act 1983, ss 37/41 hospital order with restrictions

Relevance: Capacity cases

Topic: Capacity to decide where to live

            Capacity to make care decision