27 February 2025 Sean Mosby 1683 Case Updates Krzysztof Lukasik v Circuit Court, Praga in Warsaw (A Polish Judicial Authority) [2025] EWHC 282 (Admin) bySean Mosby Summary While the Judge in this extradition appeal ultimately reached the same conclusion as the District Court Judge, and dismissed the appeal, he pointed out significant deficiencies in how the District Court Judge had treated the expert psychological evidence. Learning points Judicial criticism is not always justified, as in this case where the appeal Judge found that the District Court Judge did not give appropriate weight to the expert’s reasoned, expert and unchallenged opinion. The court must have a reasonable basis for substituting its own view in the place of unchallenged expert evidence. Getting the basics rights, e.g. declaration and statement of truth, clearly setting out your relevant experience, is the foundation of your credibility. 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 Extradition16. Criticism and ComplaintsChild Psychologist11. Report Writing Related articles Podcast Episode 23: Experts in the Courts What were the effects of repeated sexual abuse at the hands of a schoolteacher? An expert report that is almost worse than useless When experts are the subject of regulatory complaints If you're wearing two hats, make sure you comply with the rules Switch article Undisplaced spiral right humeral fracture – accidental or non-accidental? Previous Article An approach entirely contradictory to the duties and responsibilities of expert witnesses identified in The Ikarian Reefer Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.