Should Expert Witnesses be Accredited?
16 June, 2014
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“One of the greatest tragedies of life is the murder of a beautiful theory by a gang of brutal facts.” Benjamin Franklin Last week, I
“One of the greatest tragedies of life is the murder of a beautiful theory by a gang of brutal facts.” Benjamin Franklin Last week, I
As the prosecution drew to a conclusion its evidence in the Oscar Pistorius trial, one notable expert had been absent from testifying. With vast
The much publicised murder trial of Oscar Pistorius gives us the perfect opportunity to analyse what exactly a trial is, and specifically, the role
“[U]ndoubtedly there is a natural bias to do something serviceable for those who employ you and adequately remunerate you. It is very natural, and it
An expert is a witness who is able to express admissible opinions due to their specialised knowledge based on the person’s training, study or experience.[1]
Choosing the right expert can be as difficult as choosing the right lawyer. There is a question of knowledge not just of their chosen field