Civil Procedure Rules: Expert witness, not hired gun

By Kate Onions and Laura Taylor 2020-02-13T06:00:00

Kate Onions and Laura Taylor on the due diligence solicitors must exercise in engaging an expert witness

Some 20 years on from the introduction of the Civil Procedure Rules, using hired guns, or expert witnesses answering in court to the party instructing them, is still common in the building industry.

The results of the Times  and Bond Solon Annual Expert Witness Survey 2019 show clearly that a number of experts are still failing to exercise their basic duties when giving evidence. Acting as an industry benchmark, the survey provides insight into what experts think of industry regulation and focuses on individuals’ roles and responsibilities.

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