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Getting the most out of your expert witness

Simon Berney-Edwards, Chief Executive Officer of the Expert Witness Institute, explains how to get the most out of an expert witness and the importance of lawyers understanding their role in the process of appointing and instructing a suitable expert

Acceleration from an orthopaedic perspective: the medico-legal interface

Expert Witness Institute member Andrew Quaile discusses issues surrounding acceleration from the perspective of an orthopaedic surgeon and an expert witness

Concerns raised regarding the Suspected Inflicted Head Injury Service in family care proceedings

Max Konarek, Partner and Joint Head of the Family & Childcare Department at GT Stewart Solicitors, shares his thoughts on the Suspected Inflicted Head Injury Service and what it might mean for care proceedings

One expert is better than two in financial remedy cases

In financial remedy cases, a single joint expert is preferable to multiple experts to ensure impartiality, uniformity, and cost-effectiveness, explain Amelia Alston and Alex Laing

The challenges facing the SFO

Aziz Rahman examines problems with SFO investigations

The metaverse: virtual offences, real world penalties?

Magda Zima considers online sexual offences and VR

A criminal justice system on the brink

Abigail Ashford examines the criminal courts in crisis

Camera Shy? Top Online Tips for Expert Witnesses