Podcast Episode 23: Experts in the Courts Podcast Episode 23: Experts in the Courts

Podcast Episode 23: Experts in the Courts

In March's episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we discuss some recent examples of experts in the courts, drawing out the key learning points...
What were the effects of repeated sexual abuse at the hands of a schoolteacher? What were the effects of repeated sexual abuse at the hands of a schoolteacher?

What were the effects of repeated sexual abuse at the hands of a schoolteacher?

This case illustrates a number of difficulties for the adult victims of childhood sexual abuse. Diagnoses of psychiatric disorder in childhood have to...
When experts are the subject of regulatory complaints When experts are the subject of regulatory complaints

When experts are the subject of regulatory complaints

Most professionals who act as expert witnesses are potentially subject to fitness to practice or other types of regulatory or professional body...
The admin behind the expertise The admin behind the expertise

The admin behind the expertise

Highlights from the EWI Technology and Practice Survey 2026 A survey by the Expert Witness Institute, supported by Fortythree Tech
If you're wearing two hats, make sure you comply with the rules If you're wearing two hats, make sure you comply with the rules

If you're wearing two hats, make sure you comply with the rules

The expert acting for the appellant had appeared before the Valuation Tribunal for England as advocate and expert for the appellant, and he continued...
Working with Expert Witnesses in Construction Working with Expert Witnesses in Construction

Working with Expert Witnesses in Construction

Working with expert witnesses... is a new monthly article series. The series takes a look at the role of expert witnesses in a range of sectors...
Podcast Episode 22: Feedback and Criticism Podcast Episode 22: Feedback and Criticism

Podcast Episode 22: Feedback and Criticism

In February's episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we take a look at feedback and criticism. We go over the rules, discuss the key recent case...
A Day in the Life of a Clinical Psychologist Expert Witness A Day in the Life of a Clinical Psychologist Expert Witness

A Day in the Life of a Clinical Psychologist Expert Witness

Dr Jane Duff is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Head of the National Spinal Injuries Centre Psychology Service, and an Expert Witness. Here, she...
A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Expert Witness A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Expert Witness

A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Expert Witness

Veterinary surgeon, Jeremy Stattersfield, has been guiding courts on veterinary medicine since 1981. He told us how he got into the Expert Witness...
Podcast Episode 21: Responding to Written Questions Podcast Episode 21: Responding to Written Questions

Podcast Episode 21: Responding to Written Questions

In January's episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we discuss responding to written questions. We look at the rules and regulations, discuss a...
A Day in the Life of an Orthopaedic Spinal Expert Witness A Day in the Life of an Orthopaedic Spinal Expert Witness

A Day in the Life of an Orthopaedic Spinal Expert Witness

Mr Niall Craig is a Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon and Expert Witness specialising in complex spinal cases. He tells us about his professional...

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The Isolation of Experts
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The Isolation of Experts

In this article, Dr Kay Linnell OBE talks about the role of the expert witness, and the problems that can be encountered when Instructing Parties go too far to prevent any accusation of bias or undue influence on appointed party’s expert, risking the expert’s ability to fully assist the Tribunal. Dr Linnell's article was originally published in the autumn edition of Expert Matters, EWI's membership magazine.

Expert Evidence and The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry
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Expert Evidence and The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry

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.