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UIN 23231

Expert Evidence: Health Professions

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answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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22 June 2022

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30 June 2022 · Answer

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30 June 2022

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to help ensure that evidence provided to (a) Government and (b) legal proceedings from medical witnesses is of a high standard.

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  1. 22 June 2022

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to help ensure that evidence provided to (a) Government and (b) legal proceedings from medical witnesses is of a high standard.

    Source: Commons

  2. 30 June 2022

    Answer

    There is currently dedicated legislation, that is underpinned by detailed guidance and protocols for each jurisdiction in the courts, to govern the admissibility of expert medical evidence. These procedures include opportunities for any unreliable evidenc...

    Source: Written answer

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