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Declarations for Expert Witness reports

The Ministry of Justice have set out standard declarations that should be used by professionals acting as Expert Witnesses in the Criminal, Family and Civil Courts in England and Wales.

Anyone acting as an Expert Witness is expected to understand their obligations and confirm their compliance with them as part of their Expert Witness report.

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Experts Witness Declaration in Family Proceedings for England & Wales

Experts Witness Declaration in Family Proceedings for England & Wales All professionals acting as Expert Witnesses as part of Family Proceedings in England & Wales are expected to have read and understood the declarations outlined below. They detail your obligations as an important participant in the proceedings and should also…

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Expert Witness Declarations in Criminal Proceedings for England & Wales

Expert Witness Declarations in Criminal Proceedings for England & Wales All professionals acting as Expert Witnesses as part of Criminal Proceedings in England & Wales are expected to have read and understood the declarations outlined below.  They detail your obligations as an important participant in the proceedings and should also…

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Expert Witness Declarations in Civil Proceedings for England & Wales

Expert Witness Declarations in Civil Proceedings for England & Wales All professionals acting as Expert Witnesses as part of Civil Proceedings in England & Wales are expected to have read and understood the declarations outlined below. They detail your obligations as an important participant in the proceedings and should also…

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If you wish to locate a Psychologist yourself then visit the British Psychological Society’s website at https://www.bps.org.uk/

Yes. All our Psychologists are registered with the Health & Care Professions Council and/or the British Psychological Society, have been through enhanced DBS checks, undertake CPD and have professional and indemnity insurance.

In addition to this we undertake a thorough vetting process prior to accepting applications from Psychologists to join us, so that you don’t have to.

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All of our Psychologists are highly qualified and experience, with quality at the hear of everything that they do.

Our Client Managers are responsible for ensuring reports are delivered within the timescales needed, but all reports are 100% proofread and quality checked to ensure all questions are answered, that the report fulfils the purpose needed and that any recommendations are comprehensive and clear.

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Absolutely not! Our service is based on providing excellent value – and added value.

Not only will we secure you an appropriately qualified and experienced Psychologist for your case without all the time and hassle of searching for one yourself, but we’ll handle all administration, bookings and ensure you get the report on time plus you’ll have a dedicated client manager at your beck and call too.

So you get competitive prices and all our extra support at no extra cost, meaning you save yourself time and money.

The cost of a report can vary according to whether the case is public or privately funded, psychiatry or psychology, how many individuals are being assessed and other factors.

Our Client Managers will take a full brief at the outset, be mindful of your budget and provide you with a tailored quote upfront, so you will have peace of mind there will be no hidden costs.

Our fees are competitive and we offer fixed prices for Schools, Case Managers and insurers as well as working within Legal Aid rates for Expert Witness cases.