While there might be grounds for cross-examination of the expert in question, this did not justify excluding the evidence on the basis of issues that were for the trial judge.

Judges have sent a ‘note of caution’ to legal teams after receiving ‘thousands of pages of detailed experts’ reports’.

In cross-examination and at the close of the case,  a searing attack on the expert's approach to expert evidence and independence was launched. The judge viewed many of the criticisms as well-founded. 

EWI is delighted to announce that DAC Consulting Services have been approved as a Corporate Partner.

David Stothard, Managing Director at MAPS Medical, examines a recent High Court case in which six medical expert witnesses were involved, which was ultimately dismissed as a result of the claimant’s dishonesty.

Members can now use the EWI to assist in sponsorship if they need to be able to use a CJSM email account to be sent evidence.

EWI Chief Executive Officer, Simon Berney-Edwards, shares his thoughts on 2022, a year where Expert Witnesses have faced increasing scrutiny.

Hazel Napier from BEB Contract & Legal Services have come up with the following top tips to make sure your business is protected

The Expert Witness Institute (EWI) is rolling out its new Certified Expert Witness Membership, a ‘gold-standard’ register of experts whose knowledge, skills and practice have been thoroughly validated by the Institute.

We take a look at how the distinction between being an independent Expert Witness is crucial in a court case.