Guidance

Legal obligations, issue 2: January 2014 to January 2015

Guidance on the obligations placed on expert witnesses in the criminal justice system in England and Wales.

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Details

This guidance from the Forensic Science Regulator provides details of the obligations placed on expert witnesses in the criminal justice system in England and Wales.

It provides information on the requirements imposed by:

  • the statute
  • case law
  • criminal procedure rules
  • criminal practice directions

It was in use between January 2014 to January 2015.

Published 8 January 2014