Open AccessThe Uncertain Duty of the Expert Witness
Author(s) -
Paul Michell,
Renu Mandhane
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
alberta law review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1925-8356
pISSN - 0002-4821
DOI - 10.29173/alr1281
Subject(s) - impartiality , duty , expert witness , witness , independence (probability theory) , law , political science , law and economics , sociology , statistics , mathematics
This article provides a discussion about policy issues currently facing Canadian courts in relying on expert testimony. Changes in the standards of admissibility, the role and responsibilities of the expert witness including the overarching duty to the court, the extent of any duly of impartiality and independence and possible internal and external controls on the use of experts are discussed. A thorough review of authorities from within and outside of Canada is provided.