Insights & Updates
Expert analysis, industry trends, and practical guidance for legal professionals and expert witnesses
From Finding an Expert to Evidencing the Instruction: What the New Family Procedure Rules Signal
From 20th July 2026, the rules governing expert evidence in certain family law children proceedings are changing, restricting court permission to regulated experts.
Witness Connect Team · 10 Jul 2026
How secure is expert instruction, really? We asked our Technical Officer
A conversation with Witness Connect's technical team about encryption, data residency and what security actually means for expert instruction.
Pariss Cozier and Ken Woghiren · 14 May 2026
What Makes a Good Expert Witness Report? (UK Guide for Experts and Solicitors)
A practical guide for experts and solicitors on the structure, tone and evidential standard expected of a strong expert witness report.
Witness Connect Team · 22 Mar 2026
How Solicitors Instruct an Expert Witness (Step-by-Step Guide)
A step-by-step walkthrough of the expert instruction process, from identifying the right specialism to receiving a signed report.
Witness Connect Team · 22 Mar 2026
Expert Witness Platform vs Directory: What's the Difference?
Why a structured instruction platform is a fundamentally different tool from a passive directory of expert listings.
Pariss Cozier, CMO Witness Connect · 9 Mar 2026
Who Can Be an Expert Witness?
There is no official expert witness licence in England and Wales — here's what courts actually look for when assessing suitability.
Chireal Shallow, Expert Witness & Consultant Psychologist · 9 Mar 2026