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Definition of a Psychology Expert Witness

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Definition of a Psychology Expert Witness

A Psychology Expert Witness is a qualified Psychologist who has become an Expert in their field by undertaking specialist training, additional study or gained extensive experience within a particular area. Examples of suitable criteria for validating the competence of a Psychology Expert Witness may include:

  • Relevant graduate and/or post-graduate qualifications specific to the client / case in question
  • Several years of relevant professional experience after initial qualification
  • Articles having been published in recognised journals or publications relevant to the issues in hand
  • Recent professional experience in the specialist area required for the case

Whilst many professional titles within the field of Psychology are legally protected e.g. Clinical Psychologist, the title of Psychology Expert Witness is not as it is not a formally recognised qualification or profession under the regulators or bodies for Psychologists.  It is therefore imperative that any solicitor planning to instruct an Expert Witness Psychologist first establishes their qualifications and experience as well as their registration with any relevant professional bodies, such as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or British Psychological Society (BPS), as they should be registered with one or more of these.

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  • Response to email within one hour
  • Three Expert Witness CVs and fees within 24 hours
  • Psychology Medico Legal reports within four to six weeks
  • Fast track service available
  • Dedicated client manager on hand for enquiries
  • Able to meet even the most challenging deadlines
  • Over 1000 qualified, pre-vetted psychologists available for expert witness work within Clinical, Educational, Neuro and Forensic
  • All experts registered with the Health & Care Professions Council and/or The British Psychological Society
  • High quality reports, provided by the Expert Witness and 100% proof-read by our teams
  • All experts adhere to latest MoJ Practice Directions and are up to date with relevant CPD
  • One call, and you’ll be allocated your personal, dedicated client manager for the duration of your case
  • Professional, flexible and friendly service
  • Proactive and efficient case management
  • Wide range of cultures, languages and geographical regions represented within our network
  • Full fee estimate provided upfront, tailored to your specific case
  • All Experts work at Legal Aid rates
  • Our comprehensive service at no additional costs
  • Fees normally the same or lower than approaching an Expert Witness directly
  • Comprehensive and flexible range of assessments available comprising clinical interviews and evidence based psychometric tests as required

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