Jessica Moore
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

What should expert witnesses be told?
Re S (a child) (expert evidence) [2008] All ER (D) 51

Expert witnesses must not opine beyond their expertise
Alitalia-Linee Aeree Italiane SPA v Rotunno and others [2008] EWHC 185 (Ch)

Conscientious and professional experts can expect the support of the court
R (on the application of Doughty) v Ely Magistrates’ Court [2008] EWHC 522 (Admin); and
Re P (a child) (care and placement order proceedings: mental capacity of parent) [2008] EWCA Civ 462

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