14 July Day in the life A Day in the Life of a Dangerous Dog Legislation Expert Witness 11. Report Writing, 15. Giving Oral Evidence, Animal Welfare Act 2006, Dangerous dog behaviour, Animal Behaviour, The Dangerous Dogs Act Shaun Hesmondhalgh has been an Expert Witness since 2016, specialising in cases involving dog welfare, dangerous dog behaviour, and dog-related human fatalities. He tells us about how he became an Expert Witness, the importance of industry experience over academic qualifications, and why his expertise is more in demand than ever.