Commentary

At a time when psychologists in particular are concerned about psychological evidence being given by psychologists who are unregulated, this case illustrates the risks when an ‘independent’ social worker gives psychological evidence.

The learning points are of general application. The specifics of the case are for psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers.

​​Learning Points

• Do not allow your own experiences and interests and your sympathy for the subject to cloud your judgment

• Keep your personal experiences out of your testimony

• Opinions need to be evidence-based.

• Have regard to the totality of the evidence.  

• Expert investigation of a case should be in-depth and accurate.

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