Rule 4.15 Instructing expert witnessesI1

Scotland

(1)

An expert witness may only present information about matters which are necessary to further the purpose of the inquiry.

(2)

A participant who has decided to instruct an expert witness must, as early as possible, lodge a note setting out—

(a)

the identity of the witness to be instructed, if known;

(b)

why the information to be presented by that witness is necessary to further the purpose of the inquiry;

(c)

the broad terms of the instruction; and

(d)

the expected completion date of any report.

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