19 July 2024 Sean Mosby 3004 News Third Amendment to the Criminal Practice Directions bySean Mosby The Lady Chief Justice has issued an amendment to the Criminal Practice Directions which comes into force on 22 July 2024. The matter was considered by the Criminal Procedure Rule Committee on 7 June 2024. The full amendment is available here and the text of the Criminal Practice Directions will be brought up to date with this amendment on 22 July 2024. Expert Witnesses working under the Criminal Procedure Rules should be particularly aware of two changes: (1) In paragraph 7.3.2(b) omit the words “and short reasons for”. (2) In paragraph 7.3.5 for the first sentence substitute “A statement must be prepared by the experts dealing with paragraphs 7.3.2(a) – (d) above and giving reasons for the agreement or disagreement. Reasons should be succinct, especially on points about which experts agree.” Experts should ensure that they comply with the new rules for any joint statements worked on, or submitted, from 22 July 2024. More links Link to the Amendment Share Print Tags Joint Expert StatementsCriminal Procedure Rules06. Rules and Regulations13. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements Related articles 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 Gary Alexander MacDougall v Lloyd Philip Thomas & Ors [2026] EWHC 1142 (Ch) Some guidance for experts in professional disciplinary proceedings Switch article D & Anor (Fact-Finding: Research Literature) [2024] EWCA Civ 663 Previous Article PTSD and self-defence Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.