In this month's episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we explore recent developments in Transparency and Open Justice, looking particularly at the Transparency and Open Justice Board's recently finalised Key Objectives and the Civil Procedure Rule Committee's Access to Public Domain Documents Pilot, which commences on 1 January 2026. You can also catch our 'What's going on at EWI' and 'Newsreel' segments to keep up-to-date on the latest developments in the world of expert witnesses and expert evidence.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:22 What's going on at EWI?
03:32 Introduction to Transparency and Open Justice
05:15 Access to Public Domain Documents Pilot
09:40 Implications of the Pilot for Expert Witnesses
13:04 Transparency and Open Justice Board Key Objectives
18:43 Newsreel
22:25 Conclusion
The further information and resources we mention in this episode
What's going on at EWI?
Lady Simler appointed as EWI President
Sir Michael Davies Lecture article and recording
Kathryn Britten awarded Honarary Fellowship
Member Guidance on Acting as a Single Joint Expert
Access to Public Domain Documents Pilot
EWI webinar on the Access to Public Domain Documents Pilot, 10 December, 12.30-1.15 pm (further details to follow)
Access to Public Domain Documents Pilot: Practice Direction 51ZH
Access to Public Domain Documents Pilot: Guidance Note
Access to Court Documents Consultation
The EWI’s view on the Civil Procedure Rule Committee Court Documents Consultation
EWI Member Helpline
Transparency and Open Justice
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Cape Intermediate Holdings Ltd v Dring [2019] UKSC 38
Transparency and Open Justice Board
Transparency and Open Justice Board Key Objectives
Speech by Mr Justice Nicklin: Open Justice – Fit for Purpose
Newsreel
Fourth Amendment to the Criminal Practice Directions 2023
Fixed Recoverable Costs Interim Implementation Review
Whiplash reforms post-implementation review: Call for Evidence
APPG on Miscarraige of Justice, The use of expert evidence in the criminal justice system
Law Gazette, Jurors should know what expert witnesses are paid, MPs told
What difference a year makes: speech about AI by the Master of the Rolls
Law Gazette, Justice Minister calls for debate on AI judges
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