EXPERT WITNESS AWARD

At an Expert Witness Conference held in Church House Westminster, John L Prosser, Director of Abergavenny Consultancy Ltd, was presented with a Certificate of Expert Witness Accreditation from Andrew Hopper QC, and Suzanne Burn, a District Judge at Bromley County Court.

John is European Chartered Engineer, a Chartered Scientist, and a Fellow of the Institute of Food Science and Technology, and offers consultancy services to the Food Manufacturing Industry. He completed an approved Bond Solon training course where he was assessed on his ability to write reports, give evidence, and on his understanding of the duties of an expert witness. The course is accredited by Cardiff University, and John may now style himself a Cardiff University accredited Expert Witness (CUEW). For further details contact 07814 808324.

Notes:

The following is an extract from Bond Solon training literature:

“Courts and lawyers need to know that the experts who write reports and appear in the witness box know; how to produce an expert witness report that complies with court rules and helps the court to make the right decision; how to stand up to the rigours of cross examination; and the basics of law and procedure.

In part 6 of the new Code of Guidance for Experts, solicitors appointing experts must ensure ‘the expert has the experience, expertise and training appropriate to the value, complexity, and importance of the case.’

A survey found 83% of solicitors now expect expert witnesses to be trained in writing expert reports, and in giving oral evidence.

Lord Woolf, Lord Chief Justice has said ‘I would urge all experts to receive training from either Bond Solon or a similar organisation. I think you will find that it is critical that you do so’”.