Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Part 35: Core rules governing expert witnesses in civil cases, including the expert's overriding duty to the court and requirements for expert evidence. Supplemented by Practice Direction 35.
Criminal Procedure Rules Part 19: Rules governing expert witnesses in criminal cases, working in conjunction with the Criminal Justice Act 1967 to establish requirements for expert testimony in criminal proceedings.
Professional Standards Guidelines: Standards and guidance issued by professional bodies and specific courts regarding expert witness conduct and requirements for expert testimony.
Evidence Act 1968: Legislative framework governing the admissibility and presentation of expert evidence, including provisions for written statements and expert testimony.
Court Standards - Expert Evidence Protocol: Protocol established by the Civil Justice Council for the instruction of experts, providing detailed guidance on expert witness procedures and requirements.
UK Data Protection Framework: Includes UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, governing the handling and protection of sensitive information in expert witness statements and supporting documentation.
Human Rights Act 1998: Particularly Article 6 regarding the right to a fair trial, which has implications for how expert evidence must be handled and presented in legal proceedings.
