Do you have a thorough understanding of your ethical duties when appointing and working with expert witnesses?
Solicitors must ensure that expert witnesses are familiar with and act within a clear legal and ethical framework. This responsibility arises from their duty to the court, as well as duties to comply with procedural rules, and to provide independent, objective and transparent evidence. Solicitors who fail in these duties may face severe consequences, including reputational damage, wasted costs orders and professional negligence claims.
This course has a practical focus, providing comprehensive guidance about solicitors’ ethical duties. It covers various topics, from selecting expert witnesses, to challenging unethical conduct, and ensuring that expert reports comply with Criminal Practice Direction (CPR) 35. Detailed consideration is also given to identifying and declaring conflicts of interests, disclosure and transparency, managing bias, and responding to ethical breaches.
Through easy-to-understand chapters and interactive knowledge checks, this course will give you everything you need to work confidently and ethically with expert witnesses – enrol now!
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