By Ian Ross ... read more

There are many claimants who have suffered psychiatric injury as a consequence of witnessing the horrifying death or injury of a loved one. Such claimants are not the primary victims of  negligence but are known ... read more

by Jack Harding - www.dekachambers.com ... read more

In its recent Al Sadeq judgment*, the Court of Appeal clarified the threshold test for applying the iniquity exception to privilege; confirmed that litigation privilege can arise in favour of non-parties to ... read more

It is settled law that instructing lawyers are not permitted to get involved in drafting the joint statement, but can parties get access to each other’s communications with their expert witness? ... read more

An Expert’s view by James Rothman M.A. FMRS FRSS MAE ... read more

Anyone following the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry will know that it has emerged that contradictory evidence was provided by the prosecution expert witness at trial. Against that background, it is a good time to ... read more

Working as an expert in civil claims is often thought by clinicians to be an interesting and intellectually challenging role. Many experts feel comfortable producing reports and discussing their opinion in ... read more

 Is the Test Fit for Purpose? Is a new approach needed? ... read more

On 11th January 2024 the Supreme Court handed down judgement in the conjoined appeals of the Secondary Victim claims Paul and another v Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Polmear and another v Royal Cornwall ... read more