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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the vetting process?
Every expert profile undergoes a structured onboarding and verification process before being made visible on the platform. This includes verification of qualifications, professional registrations, and review of relevant expert witness experience.
Profiles are assessed prior to approval, and we are building ongoing quality signals into the platform, rather than relying solely on checks at the point of sign-up.
Our aim is to provide solicitors with greater structure and transparency around expert instruction.
Who is responsible for the expert’s report and professional opinion?
Experts remain independently instructed professionals and are responsible for their own opinions, reports, and conduct in line with their duty to the court. Witness Connect provides the platform infrastructure for instruction and communication but does not influence the expert’s conclusions.
Does Witness Connect influence the expert’s conclusions or report content?
No. The platform supports the instruction process only. Expert independence and professional judgement remain unchanged.
Do experts manage their own availability on Witness Connect?
Yes. Experts control their own diary within the platform and can indicate availability for consultations, assessments. This allows them to manage workload and scheduling directly.
What level of control do experts retain over their work?
Experts retain full control over whether to accept instructions, how to scope their work, and what fees they charge. Witness Connect does not assign work or direct professional opinion.
Are expert fees set by the platform?
No. Experts retain full control over their fees. Witness Connect does not set or alter expert rates. The platform ensures that scope and funding route are clearly recorded from the outset.
Can experts block out time or limit the type of work they accept?
Yes. Experts control their diary, availability, and the types of instructions they accept, ensuring requests match their capacity and practice focus.
How do I get started?
Expert witnesses can get started by submitting their details on our registration page. After registration, expert witnesses will undergo a vetting process to verify their credentials. Once approved, experts will be invited to create an account on the Witness Connect platform.
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