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Since I joined the EWI in 1996, it's potential has been realized, not only in promoting integrity and justice, but in the unique camaraderie arising from it's charismatic members and their multifarious expertise.

Fellow Forensic Document and Handwriting Examiner

I have found the EWI to be an invaluable source of professional support and training and advice on those tricky questions of protocol or procedure

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Since starting out as a new expert witness, I have had access to a great variety of benefits, including targeted training and the opportunity to be mentored by an experienced Fellow of the EWI. They are a great source of experience, especially in ones’ first few cases.

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Good practice points in asylum and immigration psychiatric reports

25 September

Case Updates

Good practice points in asylum and immigration psychiatric reports

Credibility, Expert Report, Judicial critism, Expert anonymity, Exaggeration, Feigning, Istanbul Protocol, Remote Assessment

The report of an expert in psychiatry was undermined by his acceptance of the appellent's account which, unbeknown to him, a previous tribunal had found to lack credibility. The court also attached less weight to the expert's assessment than it did to a hospital letter because the assessment had been conducted remotely.

Chahal v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] UKAITUR UI2024001451

23 September

News

Quarterly Update on EWI's Advocacy Work

forensic science regulator, Civil Procedure Rule Committee, 05. Rules and Regulations, Transparency and Open Justice Board, Legal Aid, Expert Fees, Advocacy, Health Care Professions Council, Housing Condition Strategy Group, Scottish Justice Council

One of the key roles of the Expert Witness Institute is to ensure that policy, rule and regulatory changes are informed by the experience of our members and the needs of the expert witness community and the wider justice system. In this update, we discuss our work in this area over the last 3 months.

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Feb 25

Confidence in the Courtroom

Webinar

5:30PM - 7:30PM

This two-part webinar looks at ways to ensure maximum pre-trial preparation and provides advice and techniques on how to excel during cross examination. It will also highlight the importance of CPR compliance when asked to provide oral evidence.

Two part webinar: 5th Feb (part 1) and 6th Feb (part 2) 2025, 5.30-7.30pm

Feb 25

Law for Experts (England and Wales)

Webinar

6:30PM - 8:30PM

It is essential that all expert witnesses understand the legal framework and how their role as an expert witness fits into the English legal system, both historically and contextually.

Two Part webinar:

11th (part 1) and 18th Feb (part 2) 6.30pm-8.30pm

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