2 October Report Writing Guidance for Expert Witnesses submitting reports for cases in the new Civil Intermediate Track We provide suggestions for Expert Witnesses who need to ensure that their reports remain within the 20 page limit. UPDATED 17th October
2 October Report Writing Criminal Practice Directions - Revised Declaration of Truth The second amendment updates the declaration of truth used in expert reports.
26 September Industry News Expert Witness Institute urges removal of new intermediate track rule in civil claims cases The EWI has written to the Civil Procedure Rules Committee calling for the removal of a rule in the new intermediate track for civil claims that would limit expert reports to 20 pages.
15 September Report Writing New Fixed cost regime rules contains changes to Expert Reports Important changes to the length of expert reports are being brought in from the 1st October 2023 for cases being dealt with through the newly created intermediate track.
4 August Giving Oral Evidence Judgment provides illustration on what makes a good or bad Expert Witness The case of CCC v Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust makes essential reading for Expert Witnesses.
11 July Giving Oral Evidence Reviewing your opinion and the need for better analysis and reports from Care Experts Benjamin Scarcliffe v Brampton Valley Group Ltd [2023] EWHC 1565(KB) provides important direction and lessons to be learned for Expert Witnesses
22 May EWI News EWI in conversation with Sir Martin Spencer EWI Chair, Sir Martin Spencer, shares his views on Expert Evidence over the last year.
16 May Day in the life "Work within your expertise. Remember that you are independent – and don’t be bullied by solicitors!" Insights on being an Expert Witness from Dr Brian Franks, EWI fellow.
28 April Develop your business EWI in conversation with Tim Edbrooke Tim Edbrooke tells us about his experience of being a Physiotherapy Expert Witness and shares invaluable advice on how you can avoid injury in your home office.
19 April Case Updates Replacing Expert Witnesses: Expert shopping or genuine concern? Recent judgment considered the grounds for an application to replace two experts with one new expert and what documents should be disclosed.