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This applies to future cases too. If the expert is
proactive and transparent about any past errors, the
scope for further cross-examination will be reduced.
For example, in Mr. T’s case, he was cross examined
about the error in the previous case – until the judge
intervened and told the barrister to move on.
Dr Srikanth Nimmagadda
Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist & Professor
of Psychological Medicine
MBBS, FRCPsych, DPM (Ire), MMedSc, MFFLM, LLM (Mental Health Law),
The expert should then go on to demonstrate what
they have done to correct past mistakes and how they
have guarded against a repetition in the future.
MA in Medical Ethics and Law, MIIOPM, CUEW, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist on the
General Medical Council Specialist Register.
Dr Srikanth Nimmagadda’s areas of special interest and expertise
If the criticisms are not well founded, then the expert
should say so. This is not about admitting fault where
there is none.
include Mentally Disordered Offenders in various Psychiatric and
Custodial settings, PTSD, Affective Disorders, Mental Health Law,
Medical Ethics, Health Care Law and Addictions Psychiatry.
Conclusion
Bond Solon urges experts in all disciplines to make
themselves fully aware of their role and their duty
under the rules of court. The duty to help the court
and to be independent applies in all the UK jurisdictions whether through case law or through the rules
of court in England and Wales. An expert witness
must read, understand the rules and apply them.
Dr Nimmagadda is able to prepare medico legal reports for Criminal
cases, Civil cases, Child & Family cases, MHTs, Immigration and
Asylum seeker cases, Parole Board Cases, Employment Tribunals
and Capacity Assessments.
Dr Nimmagadda practices from various consulting rooms,
Home Visits, Prisons and Solicitors offices. He is prepared to travel
Bond Solon’s expert witness courses always reference
the duty of the expert. The trainers are ready to discuss the application of that duty and the challenges
that the expert will face as they seek to do so.
throughout the country and is willing to see clients anywhere in UK.
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In reflecting on his experiences, Mr. T was well aware
that whilst he had taken fifty years to build his reputation, that reputation could be destroyed in less than
50 seconds.
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This article was first published on 29 September 2023
Dr Emma Gray
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DClinPsych, BA (Hons)
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