27 February 2025 Sean Mosby 112 Case Updates Krzysztof Lukasik v Circuit Court, Praga in Warsaw (A Polish Judicial Authority) [2025] EWHC 282 (Admin) bySean Mosby Summary While the Judge in this extradition appeal ultimately reached the same conclusion as the District Court Judge, and dismissed the appeal, he pointed out significant deficiencies in how the District Court Judge had treated the expert psychological evidence. Learning points Judicial criticism is not always justified, as in this case where the appeal Judge found that the District Court Judge did not give appropriate weight to the expert’s reasoned, expert and unchallenged opinion. The court must have a reasonable basis for substituting its own view in the place of unchallenged expert evidence. Getting the basics rights, e.g. declaration and statement of truth, clearly setting out your relevant experience, is the foundation of your credibility. To continue reading you must be an EWI member, become a member and access exclusive content. Already a member? Login More links Link to the Judgment Share Print Tags Extradition10. Report Writing15. Criticism and ComplaintsChild Psychologist Related articles Elevate Your Expertise: Join the EWI's Inaugural Study Day in London An approach entirely contradictory to the duties and responsibilities of expert witnesses identified in The Ikarian Reefer A Day in the Life of an Accountancy Expert Witness Kohler Mira Limited v Norcros Group (Holdings) Limited [2024] EWHC 3247 (Ch) Medical reporting agency at work Switch article Undisplaced spiral right humeral fracture – accidental or non-accidental? Previous Article An approach entirely contradictory to the duties and responsibilities of expert witnesses identified in The Ikarian Reefer Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.