Sir Wyn Williams, who leads the Post Office IT Inquiry, published the first volume of his final report on 8 July 2025. The first volume deals with the human impact of the Horizon IT scandal and compensation.
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No "Expert Evidence by the Back Door": A reminder to comply with CPR Part 35. Witness statements are not a substitute for formal expert evidence. Read more: www.ewi.org.uk/News/ArtMID/...
#expertwitness #CPR35 #legal #evidence #professionalnegligence #caselaw

We are recording our next podcast episode next week and will be focussed on becoming an Expert Witness.

What would your top tip be to someone just starting out? #expertwitness #expertevidence

New Practice Direction impacts expert witnesses in immigration/asylum appeals (effective Nov 1, 2024). Key changes for reports:

Conciseness is paramount
20-page limit
Emphasis on Country Guidance

Full details: www.judiciary.uk/gui...
#expertwitness #immigration #asylum #legalupdates

Family Courts Open Up Reporting! ⚖️
Journalists can now report on cases (with anonymity protections) starting Jan 27th. More transparency in family law! www.ewi.org.uk/News/... #FamilyLaw #Transparency

Take Note! New Case on Engaging With Substitute Expert Evidence

Expert witness substitution: Late applications can succeed if no prejudice or "expert shopping" (Alan Prescott-Brann v Chelsea & Westminster [2024] EWHC). Details: www.ewi.org.uk/News/... #Law #ExpertEveidence #UKLaw #InstructingParty

Expert Witness Tip: If confronted with a compliance error when giving evidence, avoid excuses.
Acknowledge the error, apologise to the court, and provide a genuine explanation.
#expertwitness #cross-examination #legal #compliance

Congratulations to Kay Linnell who has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours list! ow.ly/TP4r50Uzfo3 #expertwitness #newyearhonours

Last chance to book Report Writing II online training. Taking place on 19 Nov at 9.30am Don’t miss this opportunity to receive specialist tuition on a vital area of expert witness practice and understand when and how to seek guidance from instruction Lawyers. Book now https://buff.ly/3CxoIDP

Book now for Experts Discussions & Joint Statements on 26 Nov at 6pm-8pm https://buff.ly/3YKfMCx discover the legal and practical frameworks for effective joint discussions and learn the importance of a clear and focused joint statement.

Are you ready to advance your report writing skills? Do you need tips on delivering evidence across complex issues? Book Report Writing II online training on 19 Nov at 9.30am-4.30pm https://buff.ly/3CmiXJ3 and gain essential CPD.

Don't miss the chance to learn expert report writing. Join our online training on Nov 13, 10am-4.30pm: https://buff.ly/3Z0mJAD. Understand when to seek guidance and use techniques to identify key issues, crucial for new expert witnesses.

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