Overview

Following the success of our Expert Evidence Masterclass in 2022, the ALA is presented an Expert Evidence program with a focus on providing information not solely for lawyers but also for expert witnesses. The expanded program was conducted over two mornings: 9 and 30 August 2023. The masterclass series covered the essential elements of Expert Evidence but also focused on particular issues.

Part 1 focused on:

• the expertise of the witness and capacity of an expert to go beyond their expertise;
• the form of the report and why the form is important;
• the interaction that is appropriate between lawyers and the expert prior to the completion of the report;
• the role of the expert before the court and the obligation of the expert to provide documents under subpoena to the court;
• the approach an expert should take to cross examination;
• the rules about engagement with the parties; and
• the role of the experts at conclaves.

Part 2 focused on:

• the interaction with lawyers and other experts after reporting;
• disclosing of draft reports or lawyers notes of opinion;
• updating memoranda and supplementary reports;
• the conclaves process including questions for experts, the facilitator and the scribe;
• preparation and communication during and after conclaves;
• the final report and admissibility of discussions not in the report; and
• evidence at trial including objections to evidence, evidence-in-chief and cross­examination.

Speakers

Gerard Mullins KC, Darrow Chambers
Rebecca Treston KC, Callinan Chambers
Richard Douglas KC, Callinan Chambers

Event Details

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Member: $100
Non Member: $150

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