Dekinar Recording: Evidence – Witness and Expert

News | Fri 10th Nov, 2023

In yesterday’s webinar, Esther Pounder and John Schmitt considered both witness and expert evidence, covering the following points.

• Witness statements – dos and don’ts.
• Part 32 requirements and problems that may arise.
• Vulnerable witnesses – what can be done to assist?
• Issues that arise where a defendant relies on clinicians with similar expertise to instructed experts.
• Expert evidence – when is it reasonably required?
• When does an expert go beyond the scope of their expertise?
• Can expert evidence be deployed as hearsay?
• How is expert evidence affected by the new Intermediate Track?

If you missed it, you can view it here