# The Family Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2026, Rule 4: Amendment of rule 25.2


In rule 25.2 (interpretation)—
(a) after the definition of “expert” insert—
““regulated expert” means an expert who is—
(a) regulated by a UK statutory body;
(b) on a register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care; or
(c) regulated by an approved regulator under the Legal Services Act 2007;”;
(b) after the definition of “single joint expert” insert—
““technical expert” means an expert who provides evidence on—
(a) digital forensics;
(b) DNA testing;
(c) handwriting analysis; or
(d) toxicology testing.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/699/rule/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-amendment-rules-2026/rule-4
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