The Expert Witness Institute

The Expert Witness Institute is the voice of the Expert Witness community; championing experts from all professional disciplines and the lawyers who use their services.

Our mission is to support the proper administration of justice and the early resolution of disputes through high-quality expert evidence from specialists.

 
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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.

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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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The dangers of a considerable burden of expert work
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The dangers of a considerable burden of expert work

Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, 05. Rules and Regulations, 10. Report Writing, 13. Changing your opinion, 12. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements, 15. Criticism and Complaints, Pathology, Histopathology, Radiology

The court found that a highly respected and hugely experienced histopathologist expert wtiness, who was overburdened with work, had made errors in his examination of the forensic material and closed his mind to possible or probable accidental causes for the injuries identified. 

London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham v G [2024] EWHC 2200 (Fam) 

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Nov 24

Experts Discussions & Joint Statements - From Law to Practice

Webinar
6:00PM - 8:00PM

This webinar examines the importance and features of experts meetings and the creation of a joint statement. Giles Eyre and Alison Somek will look at the legal and practical frameworks for taking part in an effective joint discussion and the importance of a clear and focussed joint statement.
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Nov 24

Legal Update: Expert Evidence in the Court

Webinar
6:00PM - 7:00PM

Sean Mosby, EWI’s Policy Manager and Abigail Bright, Barrister at Doughty Street Chambers provide an update on some of the latest cases and share important learning points for Expert Witnesses and instructing solicitors.  Highlighting concerns illustrated by recent judgments, some of the issues that can arise in the relationship between the Solicitor and the Expert, and how to avoid them.


 

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  • Expert Witness Institute, Montague Place, Quayside, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4QU
 
 

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