22 September Case Updates Psychologists and general practitioner records Psychology, Psychiatry, 10. Records Assessments and Site Visits, Asylum and immigration, 11. Report Writing, General Practitioner Records This case has important lessons for psychology and psychiatry expert witnesses and also for lawyers. It makes clear that, at least in the Asylum and Immigration Chamber, psychologists are expected to consider general practitioner records. Typhopon v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] UKAITUR UI2025004978
13 June Case Updates Secretary of State for the Home Department v Bal [2023] UKAITUR UI2023001885 Psychology, Psychiatry, Duties of the Expert, Expertise, Asylum and immigration, Country experts, 11. Report Writing The report of the psychiatrist expert witness strayed outside his expertise. It did not show any clear independent knowledge, demonstrate that that he was a country expert, or provide supporting source material.