Jonathan Selby
April 2003
A paper based on the commended entry in the Hudson Prize Competition 2002.
The author looks at the privileged position enjoyed by expert witnesses, following the House of Lords' decision in Hall v Simons , being the only professional participants in the court process who enjoy immunity from suit from actions in negligence other than judges (arbitrators and adjudicators). He also considers how water tight that blanket immunity might be, following the decision.
Introduction - A preliminary distinction - The present position - Post Hall v Simons: Does the policy underpinning the immunity still hold good? - A 'footnote' - Conclusion
Jonathan Selby is a barrister practising from Keating Chambers in London.
Text 10 pages.
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Publication year
2003