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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...
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This case illustrates a number of difficulties for the adult victims of childhood sexual abuse. Diagnoses of psychiatric disorder in childhood have to...
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Most professionals who act as expert witnesses are potentially subject to fitness to practice or other types of regulatory or professional body...
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The expert acting for the appellant had appeared before the Valuation Tribunal for England as advocate and expert for the appellant, and he continued...
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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

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

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In January's episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we discuss responding to written questions. We look at the rules and regulations, discuss a...
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Dr S Bi v E-ACT [2023] EAT 43
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Dr S Bi v E-ACT [2023] EAT 43

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“Vulnerable parties and witnesses in the Employment Tribunal”

Skatteforvaltningen v Solo Capital Partners LLP [2023] EWHC 590 (Comm) +
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Skatteforvaltningen v Solo Capital Partners LLP [2023] EWHC 590 (Comm) +

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“A very poor job or dishonesty?”

Fawcett v TUI UK Ltd [2023] EWHC 400 (KB)
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Fawcett v TUI UK Ltd [2023] EWHC 400 (KB)

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“What is an expert?”

Dove v HM Assistant Coroner for Teesside and Hartlepool [2023] EWCA Civ 289
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Dove v HM Assistant Coroner for Teesside and Hartlepool [2023] EWCA Civ 289

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“The meaning of causation in the coronial jurisdiction”

Cannon v Bar Standards Board [2023] EWCA Civ 278
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Cannon v Bar Standards Board [2023] EWCA Civ 278

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“Assessing capacity to participate in disciplinary proceedings”

McLaughlin v Dealey [2023] IEHC 106
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McLaughlin v Dealey [2023] IEHC 106

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“Engagement of medical experts in the Republic of Ireland”

FGX v Gaunt [2023] EWHC 419 (KB)
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FGX v Gaunt [2023] EWHC 419 (KB)

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“PTSD resulting from publication of covertly recorded naked images”

Selvarajah v Selvarajah (Re Estate of Selvarajah Sellathurai) [2023] EWHC 474 (Ch)
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Selvarajah v Selvarajah (Re Estate of Selvarajah Sellathurai) [2023] EWHC 474 (Ch)

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“Have the experts seen the same documents?”

 

Zanatta v Metroline Travel Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 224
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Zanatta v Metroline Travel Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 224

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“In the absence of evidence …”

Barry v Ministry of Defence [2023] EWHC 459 (KB)
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Barry v Ministry of Defence [2023] EWHC 459 (KB)

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“My methodology is to be preferred …”

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