Expert evidence and professional discipline (Squier v General Medical Council)

Table of contents

• Original news
• What is this case about in a nutshell?
• Briefly, what is the context in which this appeal took place?
• What did the court decide on the main issues in the case?
• What are the key implications of the decision from a fitness to practise perspective?
• What criticisms did the court make of the MPT proceedings, and what did it indicate would be desirable when conducting proceedings of this sort in future?
• Are there any other learning points in this case for those wishing to instruct experts in future proceedings (not limited to similar cases), and if so what would they be?
• Limiting expert evidence to field of expertise

Article summary

Corporate Crime analysis: Discussing the outcome and implications of Squier v GMC, Grace Forbes, barrister at 2 Hare Court Chambers, says the case serves as an important reminder of the expert ‘witness’responsibility to be conscious of professional limits and act with integrity at all times.