Fact finding by experts Fact finding by experts

Fact finding by experts

The court could see no basis on which the plaintiffs could seek to rely on any agreement reached between the experts as to the underlying...
Pedestrian-vehicle impact speed and injury severity Pedestrian-vehicle impact speed and injury severity

Pedestrian-vehicle impact speed and injury severity

For accident reconstruction, emergency medicine and neurosurgery experts, this case illustrates the interdependence of accident reconstruction and...
Good practice points in asylum and immigration psychiatric reports Good practice points in asylum and immigration psychiatric reports

Good practice points in asylum and immigration psychiatric reports

The report of an expert in psychiatry was undermined by his acceptance of the appellent's account which, unbeknown to him, a previous tribunal had...
A Day in the Life of a Water Quality Expert A Day in the Life of a Water Quality Expert

A Day in the Life of a Water Quality Expert

Tim White is a chartered chemist who uses his expertise to assess chemical risk from exposure to water. He has been an Expert Witness for over 40...
Quarterly Update on EWI's Advocacy Work Quarterly Update on EWI's Advocacy Work

Quarterly Update on EWI's Advocacy Work

One of the key roles of the Expert Witness Institute is to ensure that policy, rule and regulatory changes are informed by the experience of our...
October 1st Amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules October 1st Amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules

October 1st Amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules

On 1 October 2024, the latest amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules will come into force.
Family Procedure Rule Committee Consultation on New Draft Practice Direction 27A Family Procedure Rule Committee Consultation on New Draft Practice Direction 27A

Family Procedure Rule Committee Consultation on New Draft Practice Direction 27A

The Family Procedure Rule Committee is consulting on a new draft Practice Direction 27A on court bundles.
Episode 4: Expert Fees Episode 4: Expert Fees

Episode 4: Expert Fees

Simon and Sean discuss expert fees and catch up with Dominic Woodhouse from Partners in Costs to talk about cost management and budgeting in civil...
A Day in the Life of a Fitted Kitchen and Bathroom Expert A Day in the Life of a Fitted Kitchen and Bathroom Expert

A Day in the Life of a Fitted Kitchen and Bathroom Expert

Jerry Ponder uses his 40+ years of experience in fitted interiors to provide expert evidence on the design, product quality, installation and project...
Episode 3: Single Joint Expert Episode 3: Single Joint Expert

Episode 3: Single Joint Expert

Simon and Sean discuss Single Joint Experts and catch up with two EWI members who act as Single Joint Experts to hear about their experiences, the...
A Day in the Life of a Forensic Engineering Expert A Day in the Life of a Forensic Engineering Expert

A Day in the Life of a Forensic Engineering Expert

Tom Magner provides independent technical assistance as an Expert Witness. Specialising in the forensic investigation of mechanical, electrical, and...
Episode 2: The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry and the importance of Expert Witness... Episode 2: The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry and the importance of Expert Witness...

Episode 2: The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry and the importance of Expert Witness...

Simon and Sean discuss the importance of Expert Witness training in the context of Gareth Jenkins' evidence at the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry...

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Good practice points in asylum and immigration psychiatric reports
Case Updates

Good practice points in asylum and immigration psychiatric reports

The report of an expert in psychiatry was undermined by his acceptance of the appellent's account which, unbeknown to him, a previous tribunal had found to lack credibility. The court also attached less weight to the expert's assessment than it did to a hospital letter because the assessment had been conducted remotely.

Chahal v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] UKAITUR UI2024001451

Quarterly Update on EWI's Advocacy Work
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Quarterly Update on EWI's Advocacy Work

One of the key roles of the Expert Witness Institute is to ensure that policy, rule and regulatory changes are informed by the experience of our members and the needs of the expert witness community and the wider justice system. In this update, we discuss our work in this area over the last 3 months.   

The Single Biggest Change White Paper
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The Single Biggest Change White Paper

Earlier this year, we asked our members about the single biggest change they’ve seen since they started practicing as an Expert Witness. With members from numerous disciplines who’ve been practicing from 40 years to 4 months, we expected a wide variety of insights, and we weren’t disappointed.

Cardiotocograph – normal or abnormal
Case Updates

Cardiotocograph – normal or abnormal

This case is primarily of interest to obstetricians, illustrating the court’s approach to the disputed interpretation of cardiotocographic evidence. There were no midwifery issues as such, but it may be of some interest to midwifery experts. The general learning points speak for themselves without reading the summary.

Woods v Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [2024] EWHC 1432 (KB)

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