Dr Chris Pamplin, editor of the UK Register of Expert Witnesses, looks at a recent murder case involving contamination of evidence. It serves as a reminder to experts: ‘In cases involving circumstantial evidence, experts must restrict themselves to the primary evidence within their field of expertise. They should not amalgamate evidence, nor look to other forms of circumstantial evidence for corroboration, nor allow this to colour or influence any opinion or conclusions they draw.’ See Dr Pamplin's article here.
Also in this week’s expert witness special, Rakesh Kapila, principal at forensic accountants Sim Kapila, explains the main reasons why joint business ventures end in acrimonious disputes and how a forensic accountant can bring clarity to the situation.
A multitude of things can go wrong, Kapila explains, but there is usually a financial element. Expert accountancy can often assist parties to reach agreement. See his article here.
