22 May 2023 Wiebke Morgan 2993 News Updated guidance on joint statements in newest edition of Kings Bench Guide byWiebke Morgan The latest edition of the Kings Bench guide was made available on 18th May 2023 (although it is marked March 2023). This ninth edition makes some further changes since the full revision of the Guide in the 2022 edition. Of interest to expert witnesses and legal advisers is paragraph 10.48: “Whilst the parties’ legal advisers may assist in identifying issues which the joint statement should address, those legal advisers must not be involved in either negotiating or drafting the experts’ joint statement. Legal advisers should only invite the experts to consider amending any draft joint statement in exceptional circumstances where there are serious concerns that the court may misunderstand or be misled by the terms of that joint statement. Any such concern should be raised with all experts involved in the joint statement.” You can download the new guide via the link below. More links Link to download Share Print Tags IndependenceJoint statementKings Bench06. 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 "Work within your expertise. Remember that you are independent – and don’t be bullied by solicitors!" Previous Article Easy, Tiger! Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.