21 May News EWI highlights concerns about new Lexis Nexis tool The EWI is concerned about a new tool available from Lexis Nexis which is branded as “a detailed and unrivalled validation of experts” which makes “it fast and easy to complete comprehensive due diligence on experts”.
14 May News MAPS Medical Reporting approved as an EWI Corporate Partner EWI is delighted to announce that MAPS Medical Reporting have been approved as a Corporate Partner.
14 May News The Right Hon. Sir Geoffrey Vos sets out an online future for Civil Justice Giving the keynote speech at London International Disputes Week, Sir Geoffrey explained why he is so committed to a wholly new online system for dispute resolution.
12 May News Experts and the Family Justice System: Widening the Pool A video recording of the event and speakers’ presentation slides can now be accessed on the Judiciary website.
11 May News Former EWI Governor, Amanda Stevens, appointed a Judge in the High Court In her new role she will oversee procedural aspects of civil claims at first instance in the High Court from issue through to trial, also conducting shorter trials on occasion.
1 April News Experts hit the headlines with Conflicts of Interest 05. Rules and Regulations, 15. Criticism and Complaints Two cases provide a stark reminder of the importance of declaring any conflict of interest.
9 March News New Template: Information for people attending an appointment with an Expert 09. Records Assessments and Site Visits EWI is grateful to member Andrew Quaile who has shared his template with Members so they can make use of it too.
15 February Case Updates Devon Partnership NHS Trust v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care [2021] EWHC 101 (Admin) Psychiatry, Medical expert, Remote assessments, 09. Records Assessments and Site Visits Relevance: Medical experts Psychiatry Topic: Remote assessments
15 February Case Updates AMDC v AG [2021] EWCOP 5 Capacity cases, Psychiatry, 10. Report Writing Relevance: Psychiatry Topic: Capacity
15 February Case Updates R v Dunleavy [2021] EWCA Crim 39 Psychology, Psychiatry, 10. Report Writing Issues: Admissibility of expert evidence Autistic spectrum disorder Theory of mind Admissibility of evidence Mens rea Appeal