About this event

With courts increasingly scrutinising the conduct of expert witnesses, it is essential they fully understand their duties and the procedural rules that apply when acting in civil law proceedings (i.e. Part 35, Practice Direction 35 and ‘the Guidance’). Also, experts in civil cases are required to sign declarations in their reports confirming compliance with their duties and an awareness of the rules – so it is critical they possess this knowledge.

What you will learn

This course explores the legal landscape, and the procedural framework, within which an expert witness operates. You will gain an overview of how law is made and enforced; the court structure; the stages through which a case in court must pass; and detailed knowledge of the rules relating to the expert witness.

Key learning points

• Understand the civil court structure in England and Wales.
• Understand the civil litigation process in England and Wales.
• Identify the stages in the civil litigation process in England and Wales which involve the expert witness.
• Apply the legal duties of the expert witness to the court in a civil litigation scenario.
• Apply the procedural rules applicable to an expert witness in a civil litigation scenario.

Course trainer

The course will be led by a barrister who is a Bond Solon-trained trainer.  With extensive experience of providing expert witness training to medico-legal experts, the trainer will adopt an interactive approach, including delegate participation and group work.