Chapter 41: Ethical Issues and Disqualification of Expert Witness

Chapter 41 Ethical Issues and Disqualification of Expert Witness

About the Author - Emeka Arinze Esq.

Foreword by Hon Justice Walter S. N. Onnoghen, GCON, Former Chief Justice of Nigeria

Chapter Content

Introduction
Conflict of Interest
1. Prior Relationship with the Opposing Side that resulted in Access to that Party’s Confidential Information
2. Expert switching Sides during the Existence of the Dispute
Cognitive Bias
1. Instances of Bias by Contextual Factors where Forensic Decisions may have been influenced
Engagement of an Expert as both Advisor and Independent Expert

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Ethical challenges leading to disqualification of expert witness may arise in certain circumstances or at any stage of a case. What are those ethical issues that can lead to the disqualification of an expert? Chapter 41 explores the key different areas where ethical issues may arise.