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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...

What were the effects of repeated sexual abuse at the hands of a schoolteacher?

This case illustrates a number of difficulties for the adult victims of childhood sexual abuse. Diagnoses of psychiatric disorder in childhood have to...

An expert report that is almost worse than useless

The claimant was involved in a minor road traffic accident while she was the passenger in a car driven by her partner, who was the defendant’s...

The admin behind the expertise

Highlights from the EWI Technology and Practice Survey 2026 A survey by the Expert Witness Institute, supported by Fortythree Tech

If you're wearing two hats, make sure you comply with the rules

The expert acting for the appellant had appeared before the Valuation Tribunal for England as advocate and expert for the appellant, and he continued...

Working with Expert Witnesses in Construction

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

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...

A Day in the Life of a Clinical Psychologist Expert Witness

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

A Day in the Life of a Veterinary Expert Witness

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

In January's episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we discuss responding to written questions. We look at the rules and regulations, discuss a...

A Day in the Life of an Orthopaedic Spinal Expert Witness

Mr Niall Craig is a Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon and Expert Witness specialising in complex spinal cases. He tells us about his professional...

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Government of the United States of America v Robert Walker McDaid [2020] EWHC 1527 (Admin), 2020 WL 03105308

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