Insufficient evidence of expert’s qualifications
In a recent decision of the High Court of Ireland, the court refused to admit a report by a purported expert, where there was insufficient evidence of his qualifications. “In that report, there is no indication whatsoever that Mr.Fitzpatrick holds any qualification at all in relation to banking or financial matters. Nor isthere any statement […]
Difficulties getting practising medical experts to court
This week, the annual conference of The Bar of England and Wales heard of the difficulties faced by legal practitioners when tasked with engaging medical experts who are both currently practising and willing to come to court. An account of the discussion can be found at: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/medical-experts-too-busy-with-day-job-to-come-to-court-warns-qc-8x22f7w5m
Arrest of money-laundering expert witness for laundering money
He had to obtain his expertise somewhere: https://www.npr.org/2019/11/19/780877837/u-s-arrests-money-laundering-expert-for-laundering-money?t=1574262927867