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Witnesses to be summoned to court via text message

03/02/2012
Edinburgh Sheriff Court in Scotland is to pilot a text message scheme to increase witness attendance. As part of scheme, witnesses are sent a text message a few days befo...view full story
Medical Negligence Expert supports House of Lords Legal Aid warnings

01/02/2012
Oxford-based medical negligence specialist,Darbys Solicitors, is backing peers from the ...view full story
Reform to solicitors to give customers greater choice

18/01/2012
From this January consumers and businesses should have found solicitors’ firms more competitive, more accessible and more efficient following new reforms to legal s...view full story
LGC experts prove key forensic evidence in Stephen Lawrence case

05/01/2012
A team of scientists at Forensic Science company LGC were vital in determining the truth the Stephen Lawrence case. They were asked to "start again from scratch&quot...view full story
Happy New Year

03/01/2012
The staff at Expert Witness would like to wish all our clients a happy and prosperous new year.view full story
Pregnant doctor wins £4.5m after NHS hounded her out of job

20/12/2011
Mid-Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust have been ordered to pay mammoth compensation totalling £4.5m to a leading doctor who was hounded out of her job. Eva Michalak end...view full story
LGC Expert denies Lawrence DNA contamination risk

14/12/2011
Forensic Expert Rosalyn Hammond, from LGC cold case review team, has told the jury in the Stephen Lawrence murder trial there was no realistic possibility of items of clo...view full story
UK Expert questions murder DNA

09/12/2011
A man accused of attempted murder has called a British DNA expert to cast doubt on the case against him. Noet Barnett, 25, is accused of shooting Jeremiah Dill, 28, in Pe...view full story
Dento-legal experts share knowledge at study day

23/11/2011
Dental Protection is hosting a brand new study day which explores the areas of ever-changing interface between clinical dentistry, the many areas of law which impact upon...view full story
Nottinghamshire doctor publishes X-Rays made easy guide

12/10/2011
Dr Iain Au-Yong Consultant Radiologist and Expert Witness, is the author of a book aimed at helping junior doctors easily identify life-threatening conditions...view full story
Surgeons concern over care for forgotten patients

03/10/2011
The NHS must address the significant variations in care experienced by the 170,000 patients who have major emergency abdominal surgery each year, says a new report publis...view full story
Chartered Psychologist guide to 'Assessment and Development Centres'

03/10/2011
Assessment and Development Centres is a well written, practical approach which is sure of a warm welcome from HR professionals. Since the first edition of this book, the ...view full story
Forensic experts testify in honeymoon murder case

19/07/2011
British couple Benjamin Mullany and his wife Catherine were brutally murdered while on honeymoon in Antigua.
The trial against Kaniel Martin and Avie Howell is now...view full story
Councils should share costs of child protection expert witnesses

20/06/2011
Local authorities should meet part of the cost of using expert witnesses in child protection cases, the Confederation of Independent Social Work Agencies (Ciswa) has stat...view full story
Court prints details of solicitors willing to working for new legal aid rates

16/06/2011
There is a backlog of court cases in Northern Ireland as many solicitors have refused to do legal aid work in protest at Justice Minister David Ford's attempt to cut 25% ...view full story
Legal aid dispute causes solicitors to drop 134 cases

09/06/2011
A dispute over legal aid fees, is threatening to halt Northern Ireland's justice system, and could lead to cases collapsing and being dismissed.
The warning came a...view full story
Expert witness investigates infection outbreak

07/06/2011
A hospital’s handling of an elderly victim of deadly superbug C Diff, was described as “lamentable” by expert witness Annette Jeanes.
Mrs J...view full story
Expert witness highlights 'error of judgment'

24/05/2011
A Doctor's decision to send a patient home shortly before he bled to death was wrong, a fatal accident inquiry was told yesterday. Perth Sheriff Court heard that Ronald G...view full story
Personal Injury Solicitor urges reform of 'Dysfunctional' system

09/05/2011
Leading personal injury solicitor John Spencer of CS2 Lawyers has called for fundamental reforms to the personal injury market designed to enforce transparency, ensure co...view full story
More time needed for DNA review in Knox trial

09/05/2011
Independent forensic experts are seeking more time to conclude their review of DNA evidence in the appeals trial of Amanda Knox. Two court-appointed experts are looking i...view full story
Charges dropped after expert witness report into fire probe

18/04/2011
Fire chiefs who investigated a fatal flat blaze have dropped a prosecution case against a fire alarm maintenance firm. Eric Baker, 91, died the day after a blaze at his f...view full story
Immunity removal results in no change to the professional expert

11/04/2011
Some experts may have been concerned regarding the recent removal of expert witness immunity. The change by the Supreme Court was influenced by the fact that the expert w...view full story
Change to Expert Witness immunity

31/03/2011
Expert witnesses have lost their 400-year-old immunity from being sued in the civil courts. The expert witness immunity rule has traditionally been justified by reference...view full story
DNA testing given a boost

25/03/2011
A new technique which can decipher previously unintelligible DNA samples has been made available to all police forces in England and Wales. The Forensic Science Service (...view full story
Test planned to establish 'Expert' court witnesses

22/03/2011
A new test to scrutinise an expert witnesses evidence has been proposed to make trials fairer. Judges will be able to hear and test expert evidence before a jury is sworn...view full story
Cap on experts social work fees will reult in loss of experts

11/03/2011
Family courts are being warned they face an loss of expert social work witnesses in May when their fees are capped.
From the 2nd of May the legal aid fees paid to ...view full story
Expert Witnesses testify in airport protesters trial

22/02/2011
The trial of six climate protesters who breached airside security at Manchester Airport began today at Trafford Magistrates Court.
The six defendants will plead n...view full story
The challenges of Scientific Evidence to the Expert Witness

15/02/2011
The Challenges of Scientific Evidence is the subject of a lecture by The Hon Mr Justice Thomas Cromwell of the Supreme Court of Canada.
The event, organised by th...view full story
Quick brain scan could detect autism

12/01/2011
A 15-minute brain scan could be used to test for autism, helping doctors diagnose the complex condition more quickly, cheaply and accurately. Declan Murphy, professor of ...view full story
Happy New Year

02/01/2011
All the staff at Expert Witness would like to wish all our experts and clients a happy and prosperous 2011.view full story
How tooth imaging can detect cancer

16/12/2010
Research work between Virginia Commonwealth University and Johns Hopkins University, may be a step closer to improving the detection of metastatic tumors.
The rea...view full story
Elton John to edit The Independent newspaper tomorrow

30/11/2010
Pop Star Sir Elton John will guest-edit special editions of The Independent and its cut-price sister paper 'i' tomorrow to help raise awareness of World Aids Day.
...view full story
Call for forensic expert witnesses to be accredited

27/11/2010
Judge Lord Justice Leveson told the Forensic Science Society last week that an increase in accreditation for forensic experts would be ‘hugely desirable’. He ...view full story
Help in choosing the right expert

20/11/2010
With the prospect of a court case looming, you will need as much help and assistance as possible. For many cases the first thing you would require is a professional exper...view full story
APIL appeals over court closure plan

20/11/2010
Personal injury solicitors are lobbying the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to ensure that residents are not left with restricted access to justice in light of the proposal to ...view full story
Top QC slams family law legal aid changes

24/08/2010
Leading Q.C. Mark Powell has warned that children could be unfairly removed from their parents as a result of a major shake-up in the legal aid system.
The Deputy ...view full story
Mobile DNA collection service launched

23/08/2010
DNA Diagnostics Centre has launched a new service enabling private clients, immigration law specialists, family and child law solicitors to have DNA samples collected by ...view full story
New rules on experts confuse Canadian solicitors

28/07/2010
New rules governing the use of expert witnesses in the Canadian civil justice system have increased costs and caused confusion, according to lawyers who retain them.
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Are prenuptial agreements set to become legally binding?

14/07/2010
Proposals to make prenuptial contracts legally enforceable are amongst new plans to be outlined in a consultation paper being prepared by the Law Commission, the official...view full story
Personal injury claims rise

24/06/2010
Personal injury claims filed in the High Court rose by 32% between 2006 and 2008
Claims relating to personal injury jumped 31.8% from 914 claims in 2006 to 1 205 c...view full story
The advantages of digital imaging for teeth

26/04/2010
As technology continues to evolve, some dentists have begun transitioning from traditional tooth X-rays with their small, black-and-white pictures, to digital images that...view full story
£200,000 Expert witness fee

01/03/2010
The Sunday Times for 28 February 2010 has published a news story of a headmistress appearing as an expert witness for a school which has been sued by an ex-pupil who was ...view full story
Dentists develop painless filling procedure

01/02/2010
Tooth decay, is one of the most painful medical problems, it is caused when mouth bacteria builds up on the teeth. Causing erosion to the tooth's enamel coating and infec...view full story
What The Apple iPad promises for your future.

29/01/2010
Communications and computer, industry experts have applauded the launch of Apples ipad.
The innovative new tablet device is like all other Apple products beautiful...view full story
Legal fees to be slashed in personal injury claims under Lord Justice Jackson’s Review of Civil Litigation costs

14/01/2010
Lord Justice Jackson’s report today on legal costs in England and Wales could see the end of the gravy train for claimant personal injury lawyers whose fees often e...view full story
Personal injury firm expands in Greater Manchester

14/01/2010
Forster Dean Solicitors, a Merseyside-based personal injury specialist, is to open offices in Rochdale and Stockport after securing funding from Royal Bank of Scotland.view full story
New board to oversee legal services sector

04/01/2010
The Legal Services Board became fully active on the 1st January 2010. Its mandate is to ensure the interests of consumers are placed at the heart of the legal system. It ...view full story
Searchline

23/12/2009
If you require our Searchline facilities over the Christmas holidays please e-mail: info@expertwitness.co.uk<...view full story
New NHS dentists in answer to poll

30/11/2009
With NHS dentists in high demand the new surgery is the result of a £3.1 million cash injection by the primary care trust aimed at improving people’s access t...view full story
Plastic Surgery applications for iPhones

25/11/2009
The Apple iPhone has many different applications, and now there is are applications for plastic surgery. For £2.00, iPhone customers can download the Shafer Plastic...view full story
Help UK Charities by making a will in November

03/11/2009
As part of Will Aid month, solicitors nationwide are offering to draw up basic wills in exchange for charitable donations.
In November, solicitors are offering the...view full story
Solicitors’ expand into dental health

16/10/2009
Midlands solicitors Harrison Clark have expanded their dental services team in response to a growing demand from the health sector. The law firm’s specialist expert...view full story
Shariah Law Expert joins North West solicitors

09/10/2009
Manchester-based George Davies Solicitors have appointed solicitor Tasnim Khalid. Tasnim has studied both Shariah law and the British legal system, and is able to offer a...view full story
Dentists may stop NHS work in red tape row

05/10/2009
Dentists may stop treating NHS patients in protest at the government's attempt to impose a new contract on them which they claim will increase paperwork and red tape.
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Ministry of Justice CPR important changes for Expert Witnesses

24/09/2009
The 50th update to the Civil Procedure Rules introduces changes in a large number of areas. The changes come into force on 1 October 2009.
Part 35 relevant to cour...view full story
Consultation paper on fees paid to experts from the legal aid fund

24/09/2009
The Ministry of Justice has published a Consultation Paper that includes proposals to impose a cap on the fees that can be paid from the legal aid fund to expert witnesse...view full story
CSI type graphics in the courtroom

05/08/2009
Many jurors have higher expectations in the quantity and quality of exhibits presented at trial due to popular television crime scene dramas such as CSI.
This lea...view full story
Cosmetic Surgeon has revolutionized recovery processes

30/07/2009
At the Parker Center for Plastic Surgery in New Jersey America, Dr. Parker and his staff know that recovery is often the most difficult part of plastic surgery.
Wi...view full story
Chris Eubank hopes to cure lisp with dentistry

22/07/2009
The 42-year-old retired boxing champion travelled to Ireland last week to undergo treatment, which he hopes will fix his speech defect by closing the gap in his front tee...view full story
What Is A Forensic Science Technician?

14/07/2009
Today’s criminals all have one very formidable opponent, and that is the forensic science technician. Simply put, forensic science technicians, or criminalists, are...view full story
Technical document translation

29/06/2009
Important factors to consider before buying technical document translation.
Translation can be a complicated task, especially when dealing with technical document ...view full story
Thirty Eight new NHS dentists for Northern Ireland

13/05/2009
Thirty Eight new NHS dentists are to be appointed to tackle the chronic shortage in Northern Ireland. Health Minister Michael McGimpsey said he had awarded a £17m c...view full story
Judges to test expert witnesses?

28/04/2009
The Law Commission wants tighter checks on expert views in court.
They are asking that medical and other expert evidence be subject to a statutory test of its tru...view full story
What it takes to be an Expert Witness

27/04/2009
An expert witness is an individual who is an expert in a particular field and they can offer valuable information in a criminal trial. They dont have to witness the crime...view full story
Identifying the right expert witness

02/04/2009
Identifying the right expert witness and drilling them as to what will be expected are crucial precursors to having them take the stand and satisfy a judge, argues Gerard...view full story
How to pick an expert witness

27/03/2009
Expert witnesses can make or break a case, so it’s vital to pick exactly the right (independent, knowledgeable and impressive) person for the job
With the co...view full story
Stress might send you to the dentist

17/02/2009
Stress can manifest itself in many strange ways so if you find you are waking up with a headache for no apparent reason, it could be that you’re grinding your teeth...view full story
NHS dentist opens in Yorkshire

16/12/2008
The first of three new NHS dental practices planned for the district has opened its doors.
Staffed by two dentists, a dental therapist and dental nurses, it will p...view full story
Into the dentist’s chair for a night out

11/12/2008
Come into the dentists chair may not be as nerve racking as previously thought as a dentist has opened his own bar. Chameleon bar on Fleet Street Liverpool, has taken its...view full story
NHS spending millions fixing overseas plastic surgery

04/12/2008
Thousands of patients travel to Asia, Eastern Europe, South Africa and elsewhere for cheap cosmetic surgery, but then have to rely on NHS doctors if they suffer complicat...view full story
Royal dental guide up for auction

19/11/2008
A dentistry guide written by the dentist Thomas Berdmore who was dentist to King George III, is up for auction. It is one of the first books detailing the art of dentistr...view full story
70% have access to dentists

18/11/2008
Doncaster health workers are pleased after placing a record number of new patients with NHS dentists for the second month on the trot. In October, Doncaster PCT Patient A...view full story
UK dentist is first to graduate from Kois Centre

12/11/2008
A UK dentist has become the first in the UK to graduate from a world renowned advanced training programme. Dr Ken Harris, of Riveredge Cosmetic Dentistry, has graduating ...view full story
Police use forensic imaging for courtroom success

05/11/2008
Forensic-image presentations to courts has helped put offenders in jail for a total of 460 years.
Using electronic courtroom presentations from West Yorkshire Pol...view full story
Witness services manager wins award for caring.

22/10/2008
A West Yorkshire Magistrates Court worker who has helped expert witnesses with her care and attention has been recognised as the best in West Yorkshire.
The 42-yea...view full story
Channel 4 stardom for Yorkshire dentist

26/08/2008
A dentist will feature on the third and final episode of Channel 4 reality TV show Make me A Christian on Sunday night. Viewers will see Alan Brosgill and his team give p...view full story
Puffer fish needs the dentist after clash with Clyde the stingray

18/08/2008
A Puffer fish needed emergency dental surgery after a fight with a stingray. Henry, a yellow Mbu puffer fish had to have a tooth extracted after the encounter snapped off...view full story
Expert Witness Cross Examination Questions

15/08/2008
Expert Witnesses need to be effective when questioned by opposing counsel during cross-examination. Anticipating the areas of likely inquiry and preparing accordingly wil...view full story
NHS chiefs to hire 77 dentists for north-east

07/08/2008
Ambitious plans to provide 124,000 more north-east residents with an NHS dentist were backed by regional health chiefs yesterday.
NHS Grampian board members agreed...view full story
Dental figures cause for concern

05/08/2008
More than a quarter (26%) of people in England does not see a dentist once every two years, according to figures from the Healthcare Commission.
The survey of 69,0...view full story
Altior acquired by Kaplan Professional

31/07/2008
Legal training consultancy A|tior has been acquired by a leading professional training provider.
Founded in 1979, Altior is a market leader in management, advocacy...view full story
Dental negligence experts - advice from dentally qualified lawyers

29/07/2008
The Medical Defence Union (MDU), the UK's leading medical defence organisation, has welcomed newly-published guidance from the GMC, Acting as an Expert Witness, which set...view full story
M D U Highlights Medico-Legal Expert Witness Work

29/07/2008
The Medical Defence Union (MDU), the UK's leading medical defence organisation, has welcomed newly-published guidance from the GMC, Acting as an Expert Witness, which set...view full story
Dentist’s epic climb raises £6,000 for charity

28/07/2008
Hertfordshire dentist Anant Patel has raised more than £6,000 for Cancer Research UK by completing a sponsored climb of Mount Kilimanjaro. He was joined on the 5,89...view full story
Children learn to love the dentist

28/07/2008
The Toothbeary waiting room in Richmond, South-West London, looks more like the set of a children's TV station than a dentist's reception. Bright and fun looking with big...view full story
Dental reforms not succeeded

09/07/2008
New contractual arrangements for dentists were designed to increase the number of people who access NHS dentistry. However, a report by MPs suggests they have not succeed...view full story
Dentist swaps drills for thrills

04/07/2008
An opera-loving dentist is to swap his drill for a microphone after winning a four-album recording contract worth one million pounds. Andrew Bain, 35, who has worked as ...view full story
Dentist feedback wanted

04/07/2008
Dentists and dental technicians are being sought to provide feedback on a new range of toothpastes and mouthwash. The new dental products allow people to repair daily we...view full story
Regular dental checkups can save your life

15/05/2008
Regular dental checkups can pay off in many ways.
For example, dentists can spot signs of diabetes, heart disease and cancer, along with a variety of rare skin an...view full story
Detecting breast cancer in the dentist's office

29/04/2008
Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston have developed a test to identify the presence and number of protein markers in a person’s s...view full story
Holidaying Cosmetic Dentist Saves Shark Bite Victim in Fiji

16/04/2008
A dentist on an island holiday had an adventure that wasn't part of his travel plans performing emergency surgery on a shark bite victim.
A cosmetic dentist from ...view full story
Holidaying Cosmetic Dentist Saves Shark Bite Victim in Fiji

16/04/2008
A dentist on an island holiday had an adventure that wasn't part of his travel plans performing emergency surgery on a shark bite victim.
A cosmetic dentist from ...view full story
Doctor Who lookalike dentist puts kids at ease

07/04/2008
Children who dread the dentist will be seen - by The Doctor.
But it's not Dr Who David Tennant emerging from a Tradis, it's his lookalike Dr Keith Hooper.
D...view full story
Dentist gearing up for a round-the-world charity challenge

07/04/2008
Dentist Brendan Ball 57, from Freshbrook Dental Practice, will down tools for three months from May 2008 to travel the world on his motorbike.
The trip will raise ...view full story
Calderdale is winning war on bad teeth as more visit dentist

03/04/2008
Calderdale is winning its war on bad teeth.
More people are going to the dentist and more cash is being spent on oral health.
New figures show the number of...view full story
Over 5,000 people to get NHS dentist

02/04/2008
More than 5,000 letters have gone out to people living in Preston and nearby offering them a place with an NHS dentist.
The news comes after the equivalent of six ...view full story
Patient Undergoes Hypnosis To Have Jaw Drilled At Dentist

17/03/2008
Two dentists drilled into the jaw of a patient who had been hypnotised instead of receiving anaesthetic.
Mike Gow and Philip Friel replaced their patient's two fro...view full story
Finding a dentist not a problem here

17/03/2008
Access to NHS dentists in North East England is the best in the country – despite claims to the contrary by unscrupulous salesmen.
Last year, salesmen were g...view full story
Uninsured Dentist still gave treatment

13/03/2008
A Dentist treated a series of patients while not covered by any form of professional insurance, a hearing was told.
Ann Warfvinge is said to have flouted the rules...view full story
New dentists for Derbyshire

12/03/2008
Belper in Derbyshire looks set to get a new NHS dental service at a cost of £280,000 a year.
Derbyshire County Primary Care Trust has announced the new surge...view full story

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Witnesses to be summoned to court via text message

Medical Negligence Expert supports House of Lords Legal Aid warnings

Reform to solicitors to give customers greater choice

LGC experts prove key forensic evidence in Stephen Lawrence case

Happy New Year

Pregnant doctor wins £4.5m after NHS hounded her out of job

LGC Expert denies Lawrence DNA contamination risk

UK Expert questions murder DNA

Dento-legal experts share knowledge at study day

Nottinghamshire doctor publishes X-Rays made easy guide

Surgeons concern over care for forgotten patients

Chartered Psychologist guide to 'Assessment and Development Centres'

Forensic experts testify in honeymoon murder case

Councils should share costs of child protection expert witnesses

Court prints details of solicitors willing to working for new legal aid rates

Legal aid dispute causes solicitors to drop 134 cases

Expert witness investigates infection outbreak

Expert witness highlights 'error of judgment'

Personal Injury Solicitor urges reform of 'Dysfunctional' system

More time needed for DNA review in Knox trial

Charges dropped after expert witness report into fire probe

Immunity removal results in no change to the professional expert

Change to Expert Witness immunity

DNA testing given a boost

Test planned to establish 'Expert' court witnesses

Cap on experts social work fees will reult in loss of experts

Expert Witnesses testify in airport protesters trial

The challenges of Scientific Evidence to the Expert Witness

Quick brain scan could detect autism

Happy New Year

How tooth imaging can detect cancer

Elton John to edit The Independent newspaper tomorrow

Call for forensic expert witnesses to be accredited

Help in choosing the right expert

APIL appeals over court closure plan

Top QC slams family law legal aid changes

Mobile DNA collection service launched

New rules on experts confuse Canadian solicitors

Are prenuptial agreements set to become legally binding?

Personal injury claims rise

The advantages of digital imaging for teeth

£200,000 Expert witness fee

Dentists develop painless filling procedure

What The Apple iPad promises for your future.

Legal fees to be slashed in personal injury claims under Lord Justice Jackson’s Review of Civil Litigation costs

Personal injury firm expands in Greater Manchester

New board to oversee legal services sector

Searchline

New NHS dentists in answer to poll

Plastic Surgery applications for iPhones

Help UK Charities by making a will in November

Solicitors’ expand into dental health

Shariah Law Expert joins North West solicitors

Dentists may stop NHS work in red tape row

Ministry of Justice CPR important changes for Expert Witnesses

Consultation paper on fees paid to experts from the legal aid fund

CSI type graphics in the courtroom

Cosmetic Surgeon has revolutionized recovery processes

Chris Eubank hopes to cure lisp with dentistry

What Is A Forensic Science Technician?

Technical document translation

Thirty Eight new NHS dentists for Northern Ireland

Judges to test expert witnesses?

What it takes to be an Expert Witness

Identifying the right expert witness

How to pick an expert witness

Stress might send you to the dentist

NHS dentist opens in Yorkshire

Into the dentist’s chair for a night out

NHS spending millions fixing overseas plastic surgery

Royal dental guide up for auction

70% have access to dentists

UK dentist is first to graduate from Kois Centre

Police use forensic imaging for courtroom success

Witness services manager wins award for caring.

Channel 4 stardom for Yorkshire dentist

Puffer fish needs the dentist after clash with Clyde the stingray

Expert Witness Cross Examination Questions