Guidance

Legal obligations: issue 6

Guidance on the obligations placed on expert witnesses in the criminal justice system in England and Wales.

• From: Forensic Science Regulator
• Published: 6 August 2018
• Last updated: 17 April 2019 — See all updates

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Legal obligations: issue 6

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This guidance from the Forensic Science Regulator provides details of the obligations placed on expert witnesses in the criminal justice system in England and Wales.

It provides information on the requirements imposed by:

• the statute
• case law
• criminal procedure rules
• criminal practice directions

Published 6 August 2018
Last updated 17 April 2019 + show all updates

1. 17 April 2019

   Legal obligations issue 6 now archived.

2. 6 August 2018

   First published.