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Expert witnesses lose 400-year-old immunity
Wednesday 30 March 2011 by Catherine Baksi
Expert witnesses have lost their immunity from being sued over matters arising in the course of proceedings, following a landmark ruling today.
By a majority of five to two, the Supreme Court removed the 400-year-old protection that gave expert witnesses immunity from suit for breach of duty whether in contract or negligence, in relation to their participation in legal proceedings.
Expert witnesses lose 400-year-old immunity
Wednesday 30 March 2011 by Catherine Baksi
Expert witnesses have lost their immunity from being sued over matters arising in the course of proceedings, following a landmark ruling today.
By a majority of five to two, the Supreme Court removed the 400-year-old protection that gave expert witnesses immunity from suit for breach of duty whether in contract or negligence, in relation to their participation in legal proceedings.
