Civil Procedure Rules Part 35: Primary rules governing expert witnesses in civil proceedings, including duties to the court, form of expert evidence, and requirements for expert reports
Practice Direction 35: Supplementary guidance to CPR Part 35, providing detailed instructions on expert evidence procedures and requirements
Expert's Declaration Form N35: Mandatory form containing the expert's statement of truth and declaration of understanding of their duties to the court
Criminal Procedure Rules Part 19: Rules governing expert evidence in criminal proceedings, including requirements for expert reports and duties of experts
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Legislation governing the processing and handling of personal data, which must be considered when handling case-related information
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, supplementing the UK GDPR and providing specific provisions for legal proceedings
Civil Evidence Act 1968: Legislation governing the admissibility of evidence in civil proceedings, including expert evidence
Civil Evidence Act 1995: Updated provisions regarding civil evidence, including aspects of expert testimony and hearsay evidence
Academy of Experts Code of Practice: Professional standards and ethical guidelines for expert witnesses, providing best practice framework
Expert Witness Institute Code of Practice: Professional standards and conduct guidelines for expert witnesses, ensuring quality and reliability of expert evidence
The Ikarian Reefer Principles: Key case law establishing fundamental duties of expert witnesses, including independence, objectivity, and scope of expertise
Kennedy v Cordia Guidelines: Case law providing guidance on the admissibility and assessment of expert evidence, including qualifications and reliability
