ISSUE 53 Expert Witness Journal - Journal - Page 3
ISSN 2397-2769
THE EXPERT WITNESS
THE JOURNAL FOR INSTRUCTING PROFESSIONALS & EXPERT WITNESSES
FORENSIC FOCUS
EXPERT EVIDENCE - FINANCE
Welcome to the
Expert Witness Journal
Issue 53 February 2024 - £5.00
€6.00
For many years now forensic science has formed an essential part of any case moving through the
court system which involves the interaction of humans with each other, in this issue we feature an
Introduction to Computer Vision and the Role it Plays in Forensic Investigations by Hawkins. We
also cover Technological Advancements in Media and the Limitations of Human Intelligence and
an overview of is included with Crypto Fraud: What Have We Learnt in 2023? by Louise Abbott.
Building and engineering forensics are covered in the Genoa Bridge Collapse: How and Why?
by Sheena Sood and Natasha Anwar. How to spot and svoid property fraud by Anderson Wilde
& Harris.
General articles include the Expert Witness Market: Changing Times, by Mark Burton, Partner,
London, Joe McManus, Partner, London and Fiona Hamilton-Wood, Corporate Affairs Lawyer.
Also Comprehensive and Timely Expert Witness Reports by Bindweep Kaur, MEWA and Expert
Report Writing Part One: General Principles by Hugh Johnson and senior paralegal Dulcie
Osborne. All explore how to be a better expert and offer what defendants look for when selecting
and instructing experts. The Contrasting Roles of an Expert Witness and “Hired Gun” Litigators
by George Doughty Consultant & Accredited Practising Expert Witness
The Supreme Court has handed down its long-awaited judgment in Griffiths v TUI [2023] Peter
Hale Barrister at 12 King’s Bench Walk considers the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the
decision of the majority of the Court of Appeal.
The Post Office scandal is topical, it has many areas of interest to the expert including, Post Office
Inquiry Reveals 'Expert' Prepared a Report to Conceal Flawed IT System. Also Avoiding Future
PO Horizon-like Miscarriages of Justice - the Expert Way, an excellent article by Dr Stephen
Castell.
Our next issue will be published in April 2024, if you have a submission or article email us.
Chris Connelly
Editor
Email:chris.connelly@expertwitness.co.uk
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