Expert appoints herself as social worker, psychologist, therapist and judge Expert appoints herself as social worker, psychologist, therapist and judge

Expert appoints herself as social worker, psychologist, therapist and judge

At a time when psychologists in particular are concerned about psychological evidence being given by psychologists who are unregulated, this case...
T (Fresh Evidence on Appeal), Re [2024] EWCA Civ 1384 T (Fresh Evidence on Appeal), Re [2024] EWCA Civ 1384

T (Fresh Evidence on Appeal), Re [2024] EWCA Civ 1384

The father sought permission to rely on fresh evidence that he had a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in an appeal against care and placement...
Is it within the remit of an expert to decide which witness of fact they believe or... Is it within the remit of an expert to decide which witness of fact they believe or...

Is it within the remit of an expert to decide which witness of fact they believe or...

The judge noted that the expert readily accepted that integral to his reasoning was that he did not believe the claimant as to the symptoms he had...
Podcast Episode 6: In Conversation with Giles Eyre Podcast Episode 6: In Conversation with Giles Eyre

Podcast Episode 6: In Conversation with Giles Eyre

In the 6th Episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, Simon talks with retired Barrister and expert witness trainer, Giles Eyre, who is retiring as an EWI...

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Update on the 20-page limit for expert reports on the Intermediate Track
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Update on the 20-page limit for expert reports on the Intermediate Track

In this update on the 20-page limit for expert reports for cases on the Intermediate Track, we set out the position of the Civil Procedure Rule Committee on our concerns following further discussions, the Committee's intention to review the reforms after 12 months, and the EWI's advice to members.