The article discusses concerns from senior politicians and legal professionals about the insufficient regulation of expert witnesses in English courts, which may contribute to miscarriages of justice. Notable figures like Dominic Grieve and Jack Straw express their worries that these self-appointed experts, who can lack relevant knowledge, are often perceived as biased. There are ongoing debates regarding the reliability of expert evidence in high-profile cases, including the Lucy Letby murder trial and the Post Office scandal. While expert testimony should be objective, criticisms highlight a significant absence of formal controls and standards for these witnesses.
A lack of regulation over the use of expert witnesses in English courts could be leading to miscarriages of justice.
Courts encourage both sides to agree on using expert witnesses, but significant regulation is lacking.
Experts often come across as hired guns, lacking the objectivity necessary for valid testimony.
Concerns regarding expert evidence have been raised in high-profile cases, such as the Lucy Letby trial.
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