Checklist—contents of the expert witness' report
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ChecklistsChecklist—contents of the expert witness' report
Published by a LexisNexis Dispute Resolution expert
Checklists
This Checklist sets out the main elements expert witnesses must include in their reports to ensure compliance with the provisions in CPR PD 35, para 3.2 and the Civil Justice Council's Guidance for the instruction of experts in civil claims 2014 (the Guidance).
For more information on the content of an expert’s report, see Practice Note: Expert reports.
| Element | Sub element | Commentary |
| Details of the expert's qualifications | The qualifications must relate to the issues in the claim on which the expert has been asked to express their opinion. The main details required are the academic and professional qualifications of the expert. Where highly specialised expertise is required, details of particular training, investigatory work and other relevant experience which (in their view) qualifies them to provide such evidence must be included. | |
| Details of any literature or other material relied on in making the report | Where opinions are cited without verifying them, full details of those opinions must be set out. If possible, also state the qualifications of the person that gave the opinion as this |
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