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.

‘A Practical Guide to the Use of Expert Evidence in Criminal Cases’ by Richard Padley

The 122nd Update to the Practice Direction includes an improtant change to the Statement of Truth for Experts.

The new Forensic Science Regulator guidance states that Experts not holding ISO17025 accreditation must declare this deficit in their reports and also outline the steps taken to mitigate the ‘risks associated with non­-compliance’. Allen Hirson sets out the EWI's response.

EWI is delighted to announce that Applied Psychology Solutions have been approved as a Corporate Partner

CPS Guidance for Experts on Disclosure, Unused Material and Case Management

For those of you on lock down, there is no better time to spend undertaking some CPD to improve your practice.

With the ever evolving situation and new measures being introduced, we are monitoring the latest updates from the Courts. Please find below the latest announcements.