20 November News Sir Michael Davies lecture 2023: The criticism of Expert Witnesses in the courts 15. Criticism and Complaints We invited The Honourable Mr Justice Williams, High Court judge and chair of The Family Justice Council Subcommittee on Experts, to share his views on criticism.
17 November News When can permission be granted to use Expert Evidence? 05. Rules and Regulations Recent judgment highlights the key tests
18 October News Kay Linnell and Tony Saggers awarded Honorary Fellowship of the EWI Presentations were made at the Sir Michael Davies Lecture on the 18th October.
5 October News The change to the Declaration of Truth for Criminal Proceedings 05. Rules and Regulations, 10. Report Writing EWI CEO Simon Berney-Edwards talks through the change and the implications for Expert Witnesses following clarification from the Criminal Procedure Rules Committee.
2 October News Guidance for Expert Witnesses submitting reports for cases in the new Civil Intermediate Track 05. Rules and Regulations, 10. Report Writing We provide suggestions for Expert Witnesses who need to ensure that their reports remain within the 20 page limit. UPDATED 17th October
2 October News Criminal Practice Directions - Revised Declaration of Truth 05. Rules and Regulations, 10. Report Writing The second amendment updates the declaration of truth used in expert reports.
26 September News Expert Witness Institute urges removal of new intermediate track rule in civil claims cases 05. Rules and Regulations, 10. Report Writing The EWI has written to the Civil Procedure Rules Committee calling for the removal of a rule in the new intermediate track for civil claims that would limit expert reports to 20 pages.
15 September News New Fixed cost regime rules contains changes to Expert Reports 05. Rules and Regulations, 10. Report Writing Important changes to the length of expert reports are being brought in from the 1st October 2023 for cases being dealt with through the newly created intermediate track.