EWI welcomes the final report and recommendations from the Family Division’s working group on Medical Experts in the Family Courts but raises continued concern about how these recommendations will be delivered.

By Amanda Stevens, Managing Director, London and South  - Hudgell Solicitors

With tough restrictions in effect, Redwood Collections offer some useful tips to help strengthen your credit control process to avoid any unexpected loss of income.

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak and subsequent restrictions, in the last seven months remote hearings have become the norm. 

The Expert Witness Institute is delighted to announce that Lord Hodge, Deputy President of the Supreme Court, has been appointed as our new President.

“LET’S HOPE THE CAT DOESN’T RUN OVER THE KEYBOARDS!”

THE EXPERT WITNESS INSTITUTE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 2020  
“Bridging the Gap”
Friday, 18th September 2020

As part of the partnership, WeType are offering a Free Trial for all EWI members (worth £34.50 plus VAT) so they can try the service.

The government have just released revised guidance about expert witnesses in cases funded by legal aid, including fees, prior authority and provisions for specific types of expert.

New protocol encourages much more innovation including on-line examinations of clients for medical expert reports.

The Home Secretary is seeking to appoint a new Forensic Science Regulator.