CPR Part 35 (England and Wales)
Definition
The Civil Procedure Rules Part 35 that governs expert witnesses in civil proceedings in England and Wales. The equivalent for criminal proceedings is the Criminal Procedure Rules Part 19. Both require the expert to state that their duty is to the court and to sign a declaration of truth.
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- Report Writing and Evidential StandardsThe Civil Procedure Rules Part 35 that governs expert witnesses in civil proceedings in England and Wales. The equivalent for criminal proceedings is the Crimi...