Acting as an expert witness: Understanding the role and its responsibilities

In the second of a two-part article, Nick Russell advises how to act as an expert witness and describes the specific Civil Procedure Rules that apply when working in the UK.

IStructE Technical Director, Patrick Hayes, sets out the key changes that the Building Safety Act will bring for structural engineers in England and Wales, and outlines the Institution’s plans to issue guidance for members.

This one-day, in-person course is designed to give you knowledge and experience of being in court. You will be cross-examined by a practising barrister in a protected environment to improve your technique, so you can be confident if you are called to give evidence.