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Solicitors must ensure they choose the right expert witnesses in trials | Letter

Mark Solon responds to reported concerns over the training of experts used in English courts In your case study (Expert witnesses are ‘weakest link in English justice system’, says wrongly convicted surgeon, 15 June), David Sellu suggests that there are no “prescribed training programmes” for expert witnesses to ensure that the evidence they give is unbiased, high-quality and follows all legal procedures.In fact, Bond Solon, mentioned in your main article on this subject (Politicians, lawyers and doctors express concern over use of expert witnesses in English courts, 15 June), has for more than 30 years ensured that there is proper training available, so experts know how to construct a court-compliant report, conduct a proper investigation and comply with court rules. Tens of thousands of experts have been trained since, and have attended university-certified programmes. Other providers have followed suit. Continue reading...

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