In the 15th episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, Simon and EWI's Membership Manager, Will Watkis, discuss the power of EWI membership and the practical and professional development that comes with EWI involvement. They unpack what EWI does, who it is for, the kinds of support and training we offer, and why being part of EWI could be a game changer for your expert witness career. Don't forget to also check out our 'What's going on at EWI' and 'Newsreel' segments to keep up-to-date on the latest developments in the world of expert witnesses and expert evidence.
You can listen to Episode 15 of the Expert Matters Podcast on a number of podcast apps, including spotify and apple podcasts. If you can't find the podcast on your favourite app, let us know at expertmatters@ewi.org.uk.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:49 What's going on at EWI?
03:17 The landscape for Expert Witnesses
04:11 What is EWI and who is it for?
05:10 Why members join and stay
06:32 Training and development for all stages
08:38 Ethics, standards and professional support
09:41 Real member stories
10:54 How to join and how to get more involved
11:58 Final thoughts and call to action
13:25 Newsreel
16:56 Conclusion
More information on becoming an EWI member:
Membership
The event we mentioned was:
Scottish Medicolegal Conference 2025
The Guardian article we mentioned was:
Judge tells colleagues to be 'on their guard' over expert witness evidence
The case update we mentioned was:
Andrew Cannestra v Mclaren Automotive Events Limited [2025] EWHC 1844 (KB)
The rules and legislation we mentioned were:
The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025
Arbitration Act 2025
We also made references to:
Review of the Guidance for the Instruction of Experts in Civil Claims
Online Procedure Rule Committee Consultation: Inclusion framework and pre-action model
Transparency and Open Justice Board Key Objectives
Law Commission, Evidence in Sexual Offences Prosecutions
Justice Committee, Inquiry on Access to Justice