Mr Justice Mostyn provides an important reminder about the impartiality of experts, referencing Lord Hamblen’s speech at the recent EWI conference.

A recent investigation by the Observer and reported by the Guardian is raising questions about the use of unregulated experts in the family courts being instructed to give an opinion on parental alienation cases.

A case in Northern Ireland’s High Court has seen lawyers criticised for the inclusion of expert evidence where the expert witness stated that the planning permission was “unlawful”.

The Right Hon Lord Hamblen of Kersey, Justice of the Supreme Court, gave the keynote speech at EWI's online conference on 20th May 2022

In preparing independent and objective evidence for the court, some experts will have experienced being challenged by the client, who does not like or agree with what has been said.

Base Quantum is now part of the SOCOTEC Group, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification (TIC) in the construction, infrastructure and environment sectors.

Recent judgment demonstrates that judges will consider the compliance of reports when assessing the weight to place on expert evidence.

Our new guide, written by Colin Holburn, supports experts in developing their Expert Witness business

In our write up, we capture the highlights from his talk at our networking evening on the 23^rd March.

Honorary Fellowship is the highest recognition that EWI can give to a person of eminence who has rendered exceptional services to the expert witness community.