Expert Witness Institute - Service Charge

Premex responds to JXX v Archibald [2026] by creating new service charge.

Experts on Premex's panel have contacted the EWI to say that they will be subject to a15% service charge (plus VAT) on all invoices from 1 May...

A Day in the Life of a Learning Disability and Nursing Expert Witness

We speak to Lynn Hannon, a learning disability and autism specialist nurse who works as an Expert Witness on quantum care assessments, loss of service...

Expert evidence in criminal proceedings in Northern Ireland; a tale of two experts

Although the detail of McIntyre, R v [2026] NICC 2 will probably be of importance only for forensic science imagery analysts, it is important for...

Fortythree Tech Named EWI Platinum Sponsor for Key 2026 Events

DA (Whether to replace a Single Joint Expert), Re [2026] EWCOP 7 (T2)

This case, in the Court of Protection, concerned whether a wealthy, elderly man lacked capacity. The judgment dealt primarily with an application by...

Expert evidence in a vacuum of facts and startling use of Smart Glasses by the claimant

In straying from their original instructions, the expert developed an opinion without all the facts of the case and the second claimant was being...

UPDATE: New Forensic Science Regulator guidance for declaring compliance with the code of...

The guidance sets out the text that you should use in your declarations for work undertaken in England and Wales for the English and Welsh Criminal...

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...

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

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