Survey indicates expert witnesses under pressure
Series: Solicitors' Journal ; 144(44) 24 November 2000, 1063(1)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Details the findings of a survey conducted by Bond Solon of 173 expert witnesses from a wide range of disciplines. Key findings included: a significant minority of experts find the time allowed for writing reports too short; there has been a marked decline in the use of oral evidence. In the light of these research findings, suggests judges need to be more thoughtful in setting time scales, and tough Woolf deadlines.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Details the findings of a survey conducted by Bond Solon of 173 expert witnesses from a wide range of disciplines. Key findings included: a significant minority of experts find the time allowed for writing reports too short; there has been a marked decline in the use of oral evidence. In the light of these research findings, suggests judges need to be more thoughtful in setting time scales, and tough Woolf deadlines.