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CR193: a framework of knowledge and support for expert witnesses

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 July 2024

Duncan Harding Open the ORCID record for Duncan Harding [Opens in a new window]
Duncan Harding*
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Consultant adolescent forensic psychiatrist and the College Lead for Expert Witnesses at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, London, UK. He is also a specialist member of the Parole Board for England and Wales, a member of the Family Justice Council Experts Committee, and carries out medico-legal work in a variety of court settings.
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Correspondence Dr Duncan Harding. Email: duncan.harding@slam.nhs.uk
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Summary

The Royal College of Psychiatrists’ report CR193 details the responsibilities of psychiatrists who provide expert evidence to courts and tribunals. This brief commentary describes the rewards and challenges of expert witness work, the author's role as the College's Lead for Expert Witnesses, and importance of CR193 for expert psychiatric witnesses.

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Expert witnessCollege Report CR193courttribunalRoyal College of Psychiatrists
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Commentary
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BJPsych Advances , First View , pp. 1 - 2
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Copyright
Copyright © The Author(s), 2024. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Royal College of Psychiatrists

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References

Rix, K, Eastman, E, Adshead, G, et al (2023) Responsibilities of Psychiatrists Who Provide Expert Evidence to Courts and Tribunals (College Report CR193). Royal College of Psychiatrists (https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default-source/improving-care/better-mh-policy/college-reports/college-report-cr193.pdf?sfvrsn=c0381b24_2).Google Scholar
General Medical Council (2023) Providing Witness Statements or Expert Evidence as Part of Legal Proceedings. GMC (https://www.gmc-uk.org/-/media/documents/providing-witness-statements-or-expert-evidence-as-part-of-legal-proceedings-final-version-105393585.pdf).Google Scholar
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