Expert witness

Articles

7 Mar 2011

Getting a grip

The Court of Appeal decision on disclosure has certainly changed the game. But should it be viewed as a hedging of legal professional privilege or a welcome curb on expert shopping? Penelope Heighton reports

28 Feb 2011

Two timing

Michael Dempsey lifts the lid on the emerging phenomenon of 'hot tubbing'

28 Feb 2011

Setting the record straight

Robert McPeake reviews the practical implications of the Court of Appeal's ruling in the 'shaken baby' cases when handling expert medical evidence

28 Feb 2011

Law in miniature

Where are we up to with the admissibility of low template DNA? Sarah Dyas goes under the microscope

28 Feb 2011

To infinity and beyond

Valuers watch out - the scope of surveyors' duties is continuingly widening, warns Alexandra Anderson

28 Feb 2011

Knowing me, knowing you

What are your responsibilities when instructing experts? And what should you expect from them? Isabel West reports

28 Feb 2011

We are scientists

CSI may have sparked public interest in forensics, but do you know how to correctly handle hair testing? Jacqui Gilliatt explains

28 Feb 2011

Working together

Expert witnesses are at a crossroads, writes Phillippa Rowe