Summary
The purpose of this consultation is to consider the deployment and remuneration arrangements for those expert witnesses in the justice system in Northern Ireland who are funded from the legal aid budget.
Documents
- Use of expert witnesses in courts in Northern Ireland
- Section 75: Equality impact assessment
- Summary of responses
Consultation description
A number of steps have been taken in recent years to improve the controls over the use and cost of experts, but there is a shortage of empirical evidence about the impact. This consultation invites comments on how the current arrangements might be strengthened to ensure that expert testimony can make the most useful and appropriate contribution and is cost effective.
Ways to respond
Consultation closed — responses are no longer being accepted.