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Expert appoints herself as social worker, psychologist, therapist and judge

At a time when psychologists in particular are concerned about psychological evidence being given by psychologists who are unregulated, this case...

T (Fresh Evidence on Appeal), Re [2024] EWCA Civ 1384

The father sought permission to rely on fresh evidence that he had a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in an appeal against care and placement...

Is it within the remit of an expert to decide which witness of fact they believe or...

The judge noted that the expert readily accepted that integral to his reasoning was that he did not believe the claimant as to the symptoms he had...

Procedure for Determining Mental Capacity in Civil Proceedings

A Civil Justice Council working group has published a report setting out recommendations for the development of a procedure for determing mental...

Podcast Episode 6: In Conversation with Giles Eyre

In the 6th Episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, Simon talks with retired Barrister and expert witness trainer, Giles Eyre, who is retiring as an EWI...

A Day in the Life of a Medicolegal Expert Witness

Sue Lightman is a Professor of Ophthalmology and Consultant Ophthalmologist who has been undertaking medicolegal Expert Witness work for over 20...

Thomas Murray Joins EWI as a Corporate Partner

We are pleased to welcome a new Corporate Partner

Celebrating Success at the Sir Michael Davies Lecture

Successful Certification candidates receive their certificate from Lord Hodge.

Podcast Episode 5: Range of Opinion

Range of Opinion is the focus of the 5th episode of the Expert Matters Podcast. We catch up with Colin Holburn, Chair of the EWI Membership Committee,...

A Day in the Life of a Water Quality Expert

Tim White is a chartered chemist who uses his expertise to assess chemical risk from exposure to water. He has been an Expert Witness for over 40...

Podcast Episode 4: Expert Fees

Simon and Sean discuss expert fees and catch up with Dominic Woodhouse from Partners in Costs to talk about cost management and budgeting in civil...

A Day in the Life of a Fitted Kitchen and Bathroom Expert

Jerry Ponder uses his 40+ years of experience in fitted interiors to provide expert evidence on the design, product quality, installation and project...

Expert appoints herself as social worker, psychologist, therapist and judge

T (Fresh Evidence on Appeal), Re [2024] EWCA Civ 1384

Is it within the remit of an expert to decide which witness of fact they believe or...

Procedure for Determining Mental Capacity in Civil Proceedings

Podcast Episode 6: In Conversation with Giles Eyre

A Day in the Life of a Medicolegal Expert Witness

Thomas Murray Joins EWI as a Corporate Partner

Celebrating Success at the Sir Michael Davies Lecture

Podcast Episode 5: Range of Opinion

A Day in the Life of a Water Quality Expert

Podcast Episode 4: Expert Fees

A Day in the Life of a Fitted Kitchen and Bathroom Expert

News

Updated guidance on the use of Psychologists as Expert Witnesses in the family courts in England and Wales

Expert appoints herself as social worker, psychologist, therapist and judge

T (Fresh Evidence on Appeal), Re [2024] EWCA Civ 1384

Is it within the remit of an expert to decide which witness of fact they believe or...

Procedure for Determining Mental Capacity in Civil Proceedings

Podcast Episode 6: In Conversation with Giles Eyre

A Day in the Life of a Medicolegal Expert Witness

Thomas Murray Joins EWI as a Corporate Partner

Celebrating Success at the Sir Michael Davies Lecture

Podcast Episode 5: Range of Opinion

A Day in the Life of a Water Quality Expert

Podcast Episode 4: Expert Fees

A Day in the Life of a Fitted Kitchen and Bathroom Expert

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Updated guidance on the use of Psychologists as Expert Witnesses in the family courts in England and Wales