Expert witnesses face prison
Series: Estates Gazette ; (0208) 23 February 2002, 39(1)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Expert witnesses will no longer be able to enjoy immunity from prosecution under changes to the Civil Procedure Rules which come into effect March 2002; previously only RICS could punish bad practice. Witnessses could be found in contempt of court if they present the court with a false statement and could face prison or a fine. The new rules also reiterate that the expert witnesses main duty is to the court and not the client paying them.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Expert witnesses will no longer be able to enjoy immunity from prosecution under changes to the Civil Procedure Rules which come into effect March 2002; previously only RICS could punish bad practice. Witnessses could be found in contempt of court if they present the court with a false statement and could face prison or a fine. The new rules also reiterate that the expert witnesses main duty is to the court and not the client paying them.