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245			_aExpert witnesses face prison
260			_c2002
490			_aEstates Gazette _v(0208) 23 February 2002, 39(1)
520			_aExpert 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.
590			_aWB
650			_aEXPERT WITNESSES
650			_aCIVIL PROCEDURE RULES
650			_aLEGAL DUTY
690			_aMANAGEMENT-DISPUTE AVOIDANCE, MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION-DISPUTE MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION-EXPERT WITNESSES
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