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Reflections from Kay Linnell, former Treasurer and Vice-Chair of the Expert Witness Institute
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Reflections from Kay Linnell, former Treasurer and Vice-Chair of the Expert Witness Institute

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Kay reflects on the changes she has experienced in the Expert Witness field during her time on the EWI Board and her ongoing participation in the JFSA victims’ Post Office claims.

The importance of getting your CV right and preparing for court
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The importance of getting your CV right and preparing for court

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Recent case demonstrates how your credibility can be affected before you have even stepped into the court room.

New protocol for commissioning medical reports in the Republic of Ireland
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New protocol for commissioning medical reports in the Republic of Ireland

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The Litigation Committee has considered the issue of solicitors commissioning reports directly from medical practitioners.

A relief for Expert Witnesses?
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A relief for Expert Witnesses?

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Being able to criticise an expert’s opinion does not amount to a flagrant disregard of their duty

Re C (‘Parental Alienation’; Instruction of Expert) [2023] EWHC 345 (Fam)
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Re C (‘Parental Alienation’; Instruction of Expert) [2023] EWHC 345 (Fam)

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“When is a psychologist not a psychologist?”

GKE v Gunning [2023] EWHC 332 (KB)
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GKE v Gunning [2023] EWHC 332 (KB)

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“Is counselling therapy?”

Shehabi v Kingdom of Bahrain [2023] EWHC 89 (KB)
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Shehabi v Kingdom of Bahrain [2023] EWHC 89 (KB)

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“Is psychiatric injury a personal injury for the purposes of the State Immunity Act 1978?”

MQ, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 205 (Admin)
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MQ, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 205 (Admin)

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“How to ensure that your expert report is inadmissible”

BDW Trading Ltd v Lantoom Ltd [2023] EWHC 183 (TCC)
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BDW Trading Ltd v Lantoom Ltd [2023] EWHC 183 (TCC)

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“If you cannot give a simple answer …”

Barlow, Application by the Secretary of State in the case of, [2023] PBRA 20
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Barlow, Application by the Secretary of State in the case of, [2023] PBRA 20

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“The Parole Board adopts experts’ meetings”

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