14 August News How should Experts disclose criticisms when they are frequently unaware of the outcome of the case? 07. Receiving Instructions, 08. Working with Instructing Parties, 16. Criticism and Complaints The judgement from The Honourable Mr Justice Trower asserts that Expert Witnesses have a duty to disclose previous criticisms of their evidence in judgments.
3 January News Kay Linnell awarded OBE in New Year Honours List Post Office, Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry, Post Office Scandal, Kay Linnell Dr Linnell received the award for services to Justice.
23 October News Celebrating Success at the Sir Michael Davies Lecture 17. Maintaining your professional edge, Certification Successful Certification candidates receive their certificate from Lord Hodge.
9 October News Professor Keith Rix and Alison Somek awarded Honorary Fellowship of the EWI Honorary Fellowship The pair were presented with their award at the Sir Michael Davies Lecture on the 9th October.
25 June News Concerns raised about pilot scheme for expert evidence in the Family Courts 06. Rules and Regulations, 11. Report Writing The pilot project seeks to use a range of highly expert consultants from a range of specialties undertake assessments of children, discuss findings with one another, and write a formal report for the Family Court.
14 June News Outcomes from the 2024 EWI Annual General Meeting The meeting was held via Zoom on the 12th June.
17 May News EWI Annual Conference 2024: Closing address focuses on the evolving Expert Witness and the challenges this brings Bias, 11. Report Writing, 08. Working with Instructing Parties, 15. Giving Oral Evidence, 10. Records Assessments and Site Visits The Hon. Mrs. Justice Bacon delivered her closing address on how the role of the Expert Witness has evolved in modern litigation and the challenges this presents for experts, those instructing them, and judges alike.
17 May News EWI Annual Conference 2024: Opening keynote looks at the role of Expert Witnesses in the modern and modernising justice system 11. Report Writing, 16. Criticism and Complaints, 17. Maintaining your professional edge, Artificial Intelligence, 10. Records Assessments and Site Visits Our annual conference is always a highlight in the Expert Witness Institute calendar. This year’s event, which took place on 17th May, saw The Rt. Hon. Sir Keith Lindblom deliver a captivating opening keynote.
11 January News Psychiatrist removed from the GMC Register following misconduct as an Expert Witness 16. Criticism and Complaints Case demonstrates the importance of understanding your role as an Expert Witness.
4 January News Scottish Civil Justice Council publish consultation analysis Scottish Civil Procedure, Scotland, 06. Rules and Regulations Indications are that the next draft will contain more detail on Expert Evidence.