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Dispute Resolution
- CPD Points:
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- Cost:
- Standard rate: £45+VAT - Corporate users will pay less.
- Length:
- 30 minutes of audio
(+ optional 5 minute online quiz) - Plays on Computer:
- Yes Downloadable as MP3: Yes
- Contributor(s):
- Course Aims:
This course provides an introductory overview of the pivotal role of expert witnesses and invites discussion on the possible introduction of an accreditation scheme for experts. The situation with regard to civil, criminal and family cases is examined and, as such, would benefit practitioners from a wide range of specialisms.
- Outcomes:
- After completing the course you will:
- Understand the role and duty of an expert witness;
- Understand the importance placed on such experts by the courts and the effect false 'opinion' can have on the outcome of a case;
- Understand the necessity of verifying experts' qualifications and experience;
- Understand how to get the most out of an expert witness during a trial / hearing.
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Classification:
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Introduction
Legal Principles
- Sources and References:
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- Experts in the Civil Courts (2006), Sir Louis Blom-Cooper QC, OUP;
- Criminal Procedure Rules 1998;
- National Justice Compania Naviera SA v Prudential Assurance Company Ltd (Ikarian Reefer) [1993] 2 Lloyd’s Rep 68;
- R v Clark (Sally) [2003] EWCA Crim 1020;
- The General Medical Council v Professor Sir Roy Meadow [2006] EWCA Civ 1390;
- Phillips v Symes [2004] EWHC 2330;
- R v Momodou and Limani [2005] EWCA Crim 177;
- Vasiliou v Hajigeorgiou [2005] EWCA Civ 236;
- Aird and another v Prime Meridian Ltd [2006] EWCA Civ 1866;
- Toth v Jarman [2006] EWCA Civ 1028.
In this CPDcast, Penny Cooper examines the role of the expert witness in trials generally in addition to focusing on some high profile cases that have highlighted the importance of ensuring experts are sufficiently aware of their responsibilities. Penny uses some of her own research to provide guidance and suggestions on how practitioners can guarantee independent and reliable expert witnesses.
Penny Cooper is a barrister and Associate Dean at The City Law School, City University. She has conducted research on the level of training expert witnesses receive which was funded and supported by a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award from City University.
Podcast Added: 21/8/2008