05 April 2023 Simon Berney-Edwards 2098 News New protocol for commissioning medical reports in the Republic of Ireland bySimon Berney-Edwards Following recent judicial comments, the Litigation Committee has considered the issue of solicitors commissioning reports directly from medical practitioners. In this regard, the Committee was assisted by the decision of Mr Justice Ferriter in McLaughlin v Dealey and HSE [2023] IEHC 106. The principles set out by Mr Justice Ferriter have underpinned the protocol which the Committee believes solicitors should follow. The protocol balances the importance of the court having all the relevant evidence before it with the desirability that a treating doctor should give evidence where possible. You can download the new protocol for the Law Society of Ireland's website using the link below. More links Commissioning reports from consultants or other relevant medical experts Share Print Tags 06. Rules and Regulations Related articles DA (Whether to replace a Single Joint Expert), Re [2026] EWCOP 7 (T2) Kamran Safi v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWCA Civ 149 UPDATE: New Forensic Science Regulator guidance for declaring compliance with the code of practice Working with Expert Witnesses in Serious Injury Podcast Episode 23: Experts in the Courts Switch article A relief for Expert Witnesses? Previous Article The importance of getting your CV right and preparing for court Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.