12 July Podcast Podcast Episode 2: The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry and the importance of Expert Witness training Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry, Post Office Scandal, 06. Rules and Regulations, 11. Report Writing, 12. Responding to questions, 15. Giving Oral Evidence, 16. Criticism and Complaints, Gareth Jenkins, Expert Witness Training Simon and Sean discuss the importance of Expert Witness training in the context of Gareth Jenkins' evidence at the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry and some recent judgments.
1 July News The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry and the importance of Expert Witness training Duty of Expert, Duty to the court, Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry, Post Office Scandal, 06. Rules and Regulations, 11. Report Writing, 15. Giving Oral Evidence, 17. Maintaining your professional edge, Gareth Jenkins Gareth Jenkins gave evidence to the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry from 25 to 28 June on the expert evidence he provided on the Horizon IT system. Mr Jenkins told the Inquiry that he had been unaware of his duties as an Expert Witness and had not been offered any training to support his role. The EWI offers comprehensive training on the core competencies of an Expert Witness. We urge policy and rule makers, and the judiciary, to consider how to ensure that Expert Witnesses fully understand their duties and know how to apply them.
20 June News Expert Evidence and The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry, Post Office Scandal, Jason Coyne, 06. Rules and Regulations, 11. Report Writing, 15. Giving Oral Evidence, Kay Linnell, Gareth Jenkins The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry is currently holding the public hearings for its phases 5 and 6, which will include scrutiny of the expert evidence relied on by the Post Office. We are proud that two members of EWI provided excellent, independent expert evidence or expert advice on the Horizon case. Their roles in the case demonstrate how important it is for Expert Witnesses to understand and apply the core competencies of the profession.