﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sat, 16 May 2026 21:53:31 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Expert Witness Institute</title><link>https://www.ewi.org.uk:443/Home/rss/2066</link><atom:link href="https://www.ewi.org.uk:443/Home/rss/2066" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean Mosby]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[David Abbott & Ors v Ministry of Defence [2026] EWHC 941 (KB)]]></title><link>https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/david-abbott-ors-v-ministry-of-defence-2026-ewhc-941-kb</link><description><![CDATA[   

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 The judgment dealt with two test cases and a number of generic issues arising from a series of claims brought by former members of the military for damages for noise induced hearing ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/david-abbott-ors-v-ministry-of-defence-2026-ewhc-941-kb</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[4e949f20-0dde-4e0c-8c52-4a1bf5ba439e-1065]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Keith Rix]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Evidence as to fitness to participate in legal proceedings is expert evidence]]></title><link>https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/evidence-as-to-fitness-to-participate-in-legal-proceedings-is-expert-evidence</link><description><![CDATA[   

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 Like the  Decker v Hopcraft  [2015] EWHC 1170 (QB), [2015] 4 WLUK 649 (in the Compendium) this is a judgment of particular relevance to general practitioners, although for reasons ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:59:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/evidence-as-to-fitness-to-participate-in-legal-proceedings-is-expert-evidence</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[4e949f20-0dde-4e0c-8c52-4a1bf5ba439e-1064]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Keith Rix]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Mesothelioma or lung cancer?]]></title><link>https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/mesothelioma-or-lung-cancer</link><description><![CDATA[   

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 The claimant was diagnosed in 2023 with mesothelioma, after attending his general practitioner complaining of shortness of breath. Initially, the treating hospital considered he was ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:00:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/mesothelioma-or-lung-cancer</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[4e949f20-0dde-4e0c-8c52-4a1bf5ba439e-1063]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean Mosby]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Experts acting in conflict zones]]></title><link>https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/experts-acting-in-conflict-zones</link><description><![CDATA[   

 Recent events in the middle east have reminded us all how quickly dangerous situations can arise. Members may regularly act in conflict zones, or be offered work that requires them to travel ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/experts-acting-in-conflict-zones</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[4e949f20-0dde-4e0c-8c52-4a1bf5ba439e-1061]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Simon Berney-Edwards]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Previous criticism used to highlight defects in expert evidence]]></title><link>https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/previous-criticism-used-to-highlight-defects-in-expert-evidence</link><description><![CDATA[   

   

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 The case of Maina Kumari Rai v Advantage Insurance Company Limited (T/A Hastings Insurance) [2026] EWHC 784 (KB) provides a good reminder that previous criticism can be brought ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/previous-criticism-used-to-highlight-defects-in-expert-evidence</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[4e949f20-0dde-4e0c-8c52-4a1bf5ba439e-1057]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Simon Berney-Edwards]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[When can you challenge an Expert Determination?]]></title><link>https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/when-can-you-challenge-an-expert-determination</link><description><![CDATA[   

   

 Summary 

 The outcome of an Expert Determination is final and binding. However, there are circumstances in which the outcome can be appealed. 

 The case of GSY Hospitality Limited v ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/when-can-you-challenge-an-expert-determination</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[4e949f20-0dde-4e0c-8c52-4a1bf5ba439e-1050]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean Gates]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Working with Expert Witnesses in Aviation]]></title><link>https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/working-with-expert-witnesses-in-aviation</link><description><![CDATA[   

   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 from the perspective of the legal and other ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/working-with-expert-witnesses-in-aviation</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[4e949f20-0dde-4e0c-8c52-4a1bf5ba439e-1023]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Simon Berney-Edwards]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New EWI guidance on Marketing your Expert Witness Practice]]></title><link>https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/new-ewi-guidance-on-marketing-your-expert-witness-practice</link><description><![CDATA[   

   

 Whether you are just starting out as an Expert Witness or an experienced Expert Witness looking to increase the number of instructions you are receiving, developing your approach to ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/new-ewi-guidance-on-marketing-your-expert-witness-practice</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[4e949f20-0dde-4e0c-8c52-4a1bf5ba439e-1054]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Simon Berney-Edwards]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Premex responds to JXX v Archibald [2026] by creating new service charge.]]></title><link>https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/premex-responds-to-jxx-v-archibald-2026-by-creating-new-service-charge</link><description><![CDATA[   

 We have become aware that last Friday, Premex emailed their panel of medical experts announcing the introduction of a 15% service charge (plus VAT) on all invoices which are presented to ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:58:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/premex-responds-to-jxx-v-archibald-2026-by-creating-new-service-charge</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[4e949f20-0dde-4e0c-8c52-4a1bf5ba439e-1058]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Keith Rix]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Expert evidence in criminal proceedings in Northern Ireland; a tale of two experts]]></title><link>https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/expert-evidence-in-criminal-proceedings-in-northern-ireland-a-tale-of-two-experts</link><description><![CDATA[   

   

 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 experts in criminal cases in Northern ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/expert-evidence-in-criminal-proceedings-in-northern-ireland-a-tale-of-two-experts</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[4e949f20-0dde-4e0c-8c52-4a1bf5ba439e-1052]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>