07 August 2024 Keith Rix 2063 Case Updates When judicial criticism is unjustified byKeith Rix Commentary So many of the judgments summarised in this compendium are ones in which experts are criticised and there are lessons to be learned. What this judgment makes clear is that the first instance judge was wrong to have criticised Dr Matthews ("a very experienced child psychologist"). Yes, experts sometimes get it wrong and judicial criticism is justified. But judges can also get it wrong, in this case in their criticism of an expert. Learning point To continue reading you must be an EWI member, become a member and access exclusive content. Already a member? Login More links Link to the Judgment Share Print Tags PsychologyAutism16. Criticism and Complaints Related articles Some guidance for experts in professional disciplinary proceedings Experts who rise above the fray and fully discharge their duties to assist the Court Car-Wizard Limited v Vixen Surface Treatments Limited [2026] EWHC 685 (Ch) David Abbott & Ors v Ministry of Defence [2026] EWHC 941 (KB) Previous criticism used to highlight defects in expert evidence Switch article JJMC v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] UKAITUR UI2022005862 Previous Article Podcast Episode 3: Single Joint Expert Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.