30 May 2024 Sean Mosby 614 News Tips for cross-examination from the EWI Annual Conference bySean Mosby Breakout groups on cross-examination During this year’s EWI Conference on 17 May, Beth Rigby presented a session on the Expert Witness: In Practice. The session featured practical examples of an Expert under cross-examination to illustrate the pitfalls of oral evidence and how to avoid them. The session concluded with the delegates participating in breakout groups to discuss: What are your key concerns about being called to give evidence? What are you top 5 tips for preparing for cross-examination? The breakout groups were a great opportunity to share concerns and swap tips about cross-examination. We’ve collated the discussions into the points set out below. To continue reading you must be an EWI member, become a member and access exclusive content. Already a member? Login More tips and advice on giving oral evidence If you would like more tips and advice on preparing to give Oral Evidence, why not catch up with our conference recordings or book in for our next Confidence in the Courtroom webinar which takes place over two consecutive evenings (15th October (part 1) and 16th October (part 2) 2024, 5.30-7.30pm). Share Print Tags Cross-examination14. Giving Oral EvidenceEWI Conference 2024 Related articles Podcast Episode 7: Review of 2024 When expert evidence falls well below the standard of a competent expert witness EWI Refreshes Core Training offering Transparency and Open Justice Board Key Objectives An unsafe conviction with flawed DNA evidence Switch article Expert evidence of fact Previous Article When it is advisable to decline instructions Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.