Paperback. Experts can be publicly embarrassed if they are ill-prepared, or do not understandtheir duties to the court. Many high-profile miscarriages of justice have arisenbecause of the conduct of such witnesses, who have given biased evidence infavour of one party, or simply failed to understand the courts' requirements.Mark Tottenham, an experienced barrister and mediator, and award-winning writeron legal issues, has written this short and authoritative guide to the responsibilities ofprofessional witnesses. Drawing on authorities throughout the English-speakingworld, he outlines: the duties of an expert witness; the requirements of a writtencourt report; how to prepare to give evidence in court; how to maintain a professionaldetachment from the client and instructing legal team; the involvement of expertwitnesses in preparing pleadings and 'Scott schedules'; and the role of expertwitnesses in other forums such as mediations, inquests and public inquiries. Professionals from many disciplines, businesses and industries are regularly calledupon to prepare reports or to give evidence in courts, arbitrations and other hearings.Whether described as 'expert', 'skilled', or 'specialist' witnesses, their contribution isoften crucial to the outcome of the case. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: The Expert Reliable Witness (Paperback)
Publisher: Clarus Press Ltd, Dublin 8
Publication Date: 2020
Language: English
ISBN 10: 191161133X
ISBN 13: 9781911611332
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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Mark Tottenham, an experienced barrister and mediator, and award-winning writer on legal issues, has written this short and authoritative guide to the responsibilities of professional witnesses. Drawing on authorities throughout the English-speaking world, he outlines: the duties of an expert witness; the requirements of a written court report; how to prepare to give evidence in court; how to maintain a professional detachment from the client and instructing legal team; the involvement of expert witnesses in preparing pleadings and 'Scott schedules'; and the role of expert witnesses in other forums such as mediations, inquests and public inquiries.

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