29 November 2024 Keith Rix 2393 Case Updates Expert appoints herself as social worker, psychologist, therapist and judge by Keith Rix Commentary At a time when psychologists in particular are concerned about psychological evidence being given by psychologists who are unregulated, this case illustrates the risks when an ‘independent’ social worker gives psychological evidence. The learning points are of general application. The specifics of the case are for psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers. Learning Points Do not allow your own experiences and interests and your sympathy for the subject to cloud your judgment Keep your personal experiences out of your testimony Opinions need to be evidence-based. Have regard to the totality of the evidence. Expert investigation of a case should be in-depth and accurate. To continue reading you must be an EWI member, become a member and access exclusive content. Already a member? Login More links Link to the Judgment Share Print Tags IndependenceUnregulated Experts16. Criticism and Complaints06. Rules and Regulations Related articles Do not leave it until cross-examination to reveal your true opinion New Guide to Becoming an Expert Witness Take care not to conflate your role as a contractor with your duties as an expert witness Podcast Episode 26: Expert Advisor versus Expert Witness Disclosure and redaction of medical and safeguarding records Switch article T (Fresh Evidence on Appeal), Re [2024] EWCA Civ 1384 Previous Article One tray short of a baker’s dozen: injury on the production line Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.