20 December News Expert Evidence and the Intermediate Track 06. Rules and Regulations, 11. Report Writing EWI CEO Simon Berney-Edwards outlines the Rules and Practice Directions governing Expert Evidence in the new Intermediate track for Civil Claims and provides guidance for members. Recorded 20/12/23.
19 December Helpline Q&A When and how can an expert withdraw from a claim? expert witness practice, how to withdraw from a claim, when to withdraw from a claim, 03. Setting Fees and Getting Paid, 07. Receiving Instructions, 06. Rules and Regulations
8 December News Civil Procedure Rules Committee offer clarification on Expert Evidence 06. Rules and Regulations, 11. Report Writing However, re-draft does not address central issue regarding the length of reports.
6 December News Supreme Court rules on uncontroverted evidence 06. Rules and Regulations The trial in Griffiths vs TUI was considered unfair and the Supreme Courts have stated that courts should generally accept uncontroverted evidence.
27 November Day in the life A day in the life of a Meteorologist and Expert Witness. 10. Records Assessments and Site Visits, 06. Rules and Regulations, 15. Giving Oral Evidence We spoke to a Meteorology Expert Witness to get an understanding of how they got into expert work, the main challenges he faces, and the changing face of meteorology as an area of expertise.
17 November News When can permission be granted to use Expert Evidence? 06. Rules and Regulations Recent judgment highlights the key tests
16 October Case Updates Jennings v Otis Ltd [2023] EWHC 2039 (KB) Negligence, Experts’ joint inspection, Accident, Engineering, 07. Receiving Instructions, 06. Rules and Regulations, 08. Working with Instructing Parties, 13. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements Witness attendance at experts’ meeting
5 October News The change to the Declaration of Truth for Criminal Proceedings 06. Rules and Regulations, 11. Report Writing EWI CEO Simon Berney-Edwards talks through the change and the implications for Expert Witnesses following clarification from the Criminal Procedure Rules Committee.
2 October News Guidance for Expert Witnesses submitting reports for cases in the new Civil Intermediate Track 06. Rules and Regulations, 11. Report Writing We provide suggestions for Expert Witnesses who need to ensure that their reports remain within the 20 page limit. UPDATED 17th October
2 October News Criminal Practice Directions - Revised Declaration of Truth 06. Rules and Regulations, 11. Report Writing The second amendment updates the declaration of truth used in expert reports.