In February's episode of the Expert Matters Podcast, we take a look at obtaining feedback and dealing with criticism. We go over the rules, discuss the key recent case of Kolomoisky, and hear the thoughts and advice of the members of our Editorial Committee. As always, you can also listen to 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

01:12  What's going on at EWI?

02:54  What is judicial criticism

04:57  Regulatory frameworks

08:43  JSC Commercial Bank v Kolomoisky

10:40  Obtaining feedback

18:15  Dealing with criticism

23:30  Newsreel

27:28 Conclusion

The further information and resources we mention in this episode are:

Core Training for Experts

Quarterly Update on Advocacy Work

Guidance for the instruction of experts in civil claims

Lady Justice Cockerill

EWI Case Updates

Family Procedure Rules 25.19

Criminal Procedure Rules 19.2(3)

Article on JSC Commercial Bank v Kolomoisky

Further extension of transparency pilot 

Journalist wins right to expert reports in family cases

FSR Guidance on Forensic science activities: interpretation and guidance

Master of the Rolls predictions on AI

Independent Review of the Criminal Courts: Part 2

Public Account Committee Reports on Costs of clinical negligence

Alame & Ors v Shell PLC & Anor [2025] EWHC 1539 (KB)