Podcast Episode 23: Experts in the Courts Podcast Episode 23: Experts in the Courts

Podcast Episode 23: Experts in the Courts

In March's episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we discuss some recent examples of experts in the courts, drawing out the key learning points...
What were the effects of repeated sexual abuse at the hands of a schoolteacher? What were the effects of repeated sexual abuse at the hands of a schoolteacher?

What were the effects of repeated sexual abuse at the hands of a schoolteacher?

This case illustrates a number of difficulties for the adult victims of childhood sexual abuse. Diagnoses of psychiatric disorder in childhood have to...
An expert report that is almost worse than useless An expert report that is almost worse than useless

An expert report that is almost worse than useless

The claimant was involved in a minor road traffic accident while she was the passenger in a car driven by her partner, who was the defendant’s...
When experts are the subject of regulatory complaints When experts are the subject of regulatory complaints

When experts are the subject of regulatory complaints

Most professionals who act as expert witnesses are potentially subject to fitness to practice or other types of regulatory or professional body...
The admin behind the expertise The admin behind the expertise

The admin behind the expertise

Highlights from the EWI Technology and Practice Survey 2026 A survey by the Expert Witness Institute, supported by Fortythree Tech
If you're wearing two hats, make sure you comply with the rules If you're wearing two hats, make sure you comply with the rules

If you're wearing two hats, make sure you comply with the rules

The expert acting for the appellant had appeared before the Valuation Tribunal for England as advocate and expert for the appellant, and he continued...
Working with Expert Witnesses in Construction Working with Expert Witnesses in Construction

Working with Expert Witnesses in Construction

Working with expert witnesses... is a new monthly article series. The series takes a look at the role of expert witnesses in a range of sectors...
Podcast Episode 22: Feedback and Criticism Podcast Episode 22: Feedback and Criticism

Podcast Episode 22: Feedback and Criticism

In February's episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we take a look at feedback and criticism. We go over the rules, discuss the key recent case...
A Day in the Life of a Clinical Psychologist Expert Witness A Day in the Life of a Clinical Psychologist Expert Witness

A Day in the Life of a Clinical Psychologist Expert Witness

Dr Jane Duff is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Head of the National Spinal Injuries Centre Psychology Service, and an Expert Witness. Here, she...
A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Expert Witness A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Expert Witness

A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Expert Witness

Veterinary surgeon, Jeremy Stattersfield, has been guiding courts on veterinary medicine since 1981. He told us how he got into the Expert Witness...
Podcast Episode 21: Responding to Written Questions Podcast Episode 21: Responding to Written Questions

Podcast Episode 21: Responding to Written Questions

In January's episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we discuss responding to written questions. We look at the rules and regulations, discuss a...
A Day in the Life of an Orthopaedic Spinal Expert Witness A Day in the Life of an Orthopaedic Spinal Expert Witness

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Mr Niall Craig is a Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon and Expert Witness specialising in complex spinal cases. He tells us about his professional...

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Expert Evidence and the Intermediate Track
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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.

Membership Review 2022-23
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Membership Review 2022-23

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Our Membership Manager reflects on the past membership year

Meet Desa Lilic, Expert Witness in Clinical Immunology
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Meet Desa Lilic, Expert Witness in Clinical Immunology

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Desa is a Consultant Clinical Immunologist and Associate Clinical Lecturer at the Institute for Clinical & Translational Research at Newcastle University. She is an Expert Witness in Clinical Immunology and qualified as a Certified Expert Witness this year. Here, she explains why she got into expert work and why she thrives on the challenges it brings.

Civil Procedure Rules Committee offer clarification on Expert Evidence
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Civil Procedure Rules Committee offer clarification on Expert Evidence

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However, re-draft does not address central issue regarding the length of reports.

Supreme Court rules on uncontroverted evidence
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Supreme Court rules on uncontroverted evidence

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The trial in Griffiths vs TUI was considered unfair and the Supreme Courts have stated that courts should generally accept uncontroverted evidence.

British Medical Experts approved as an EWI Corporate Partner
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British Medical Experts approved as an EWI Corporate Partner

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EWI is delighted to announce that British Medical Experts have been approved as a Corporate Partner.

A day in the life of a Meteorologist and Expert Witness.
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A day in the life of a Meteorologist and Expert Witness.

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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.

Make sure you pay your expert!
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Make sure you pay your expert!

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Law Society Gazette reports on a case where an Expert Witness refused to act after accusing solicitors of not paying him and naming him on cases without his knowledge.

Sir Michael Davies lecture 2023: The criticism of Expert Witnesses in the courts
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Sir Michael Davies lecture 2023: The criticism of Expert Witnesses in the courts

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We invited The Honourable Mr Justice Williams, High Court judge and chair of The Family Justice Council Subcommittee on Experts, to share his views on criticism.

When can permission be granted to use Expert Evidence?
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When can permission be granted to use Expert Evidence?

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Recent judgment highlights the key tests

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