# The Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) (Lands Chamber) Rules 2010, Article 17: Expert evidence


(1) It is the duty of an expert to help the Tribunal on matters within the expert's expertise and this duty overrides any obligation to the person from whom the expert has received instructions or by whom the expert is paid.
(2) Subject to paragraph (3), no party may call more than one expert witness without the permission of the Tribunal.
(3) In proceedings relating to mineral valuations or business disturbance, no party may call more than two expert witnesses without the permission of the Tribunal.
(4) Expert evidence is to be given in a written report unless the Tribunal directs otherwise.
(5) A written report of an expert must—
(a) contain a statement that the expert understands the duty in paragraph (1) and has complied with it,
(b) contain the words “I believe that the facts stated in this report are true and that the opinions expressed are correct”,
(c) comply with the requirements of any practice direction as regards its form and contents, and
(d) be signed by the expert.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2600/article/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/tribunal-procedure-upper-tribunal-lands-chamber-rules-2010/article-17
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