Expert witness

Articles

Expert witness | Developments in biometrics

Mark Nixon and John Carter reveal how developments in biometrics could mean the increasing use of biometric evidence such ear shape and gait to identify defendants

Expert witness | The courtroom of the future

IT director of HM Courts and Tribunals Service, about how technology will shape the courtroom of the future

Expert witness | How to make the most of expert evidence

Opinion differs on how to make the most of expert evidence but Peter Collie believes there are a few points which are critical to success

Expert witness | Limitations of CCTV evidence

Mark Solon discusses the limitations of CCTV evidence and why expert witnesses and lawyers may need to look a little deeper than face value to make the most of the evidence at trial

Expert witness | Bringing your expert witness agency in-house

April 2013 is fast approaching and personal injury firms are looking for ways to preserve their profitability. Sharon Lister explains how bringing your expert witness agency in-house may help

Experts divided on impact of Jackson reforms

39 per cent think it will lead to injustices, survey finds

Update | Construction: expert evidence, arbitration proceedings

Anna Stillman considers new guidance on expert evidence and a recent case in the technology and construction court, and questions whether parties can unwittingly become part of an adjudication process

Only courts can decide if experts receive contingency fees

'Overriding concern to ensure the independence and objectivity of expert evidence'