07 August 2024 Keith Rix 173 Case Updates When judicial criticism is unjustified byKeith Rix Commentary So many of the judgments summarised in this compendium are ones in which experts are criticised and there are lessons to be learned. What this judgment makes clear is that the first instance judge was wrong to have criticised Dr Matthews ("a very experienced child psychologist"). Yes, experts sometimes get it wrong and judicial criticism is justified. But judges can also get it wrong, in this case in their criticism of an expert. Learning point 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 PsychologyAutism15. Criticism and Complaints Related articles The Single Biggest Change White Paper Cardiotocograph – normal or abnormal Known unknowns and the non-accidental injury hypothesis When is a summary not a summary? Kwik-Fit Properties Ltd v Resham Ltd [2024] EWCC 4 Switch article JJMC v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] UKAITUR UI2022005862 Previous Article Episode 3: Single Joint Expert Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.