Case
A Local Authority v X (Attendance of Experts) [2025] EWFC 137
Citation
[2025] EWFC 137
Date
03.06.2025
Comment
Harry Simons acted as junior counsel for the mother in this case involving alleged non-accidental injuries. This judgment reaffirms the test articulated in FPR r.25.9(2) regarding the attendance of experts in family proceedings, and provides a clear framework for deciding when expert evidence should be tested orally rather than in writing. It underscores the balancing act between efficient case management and ensuring fairness to parties – especially where serious allegations are made, and the expert evidence is pivotal.
Lucy Reed KC (The Transparency Project) also recently published an article about the case – https://transparencyproject.org.uk/cross-examination-of-medical-experts-exceptional-or-exceptionally-important/
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