Expert Witness provides specialist psychiatric expert witness services to legal professionals across the United Kingdom. Our panel consists of highly qualified and experienced psychiatrists who deliver independent, evidence-based opinion to support criminal defence cases, mitigation hearings, tribunals, and other legal proceedings.
Whether you require a comprehensive psychiatric assessment or a court-ready report, our experts provide clear, structured, and legally relevant evidence tailored to your case.
A psychiatric expert witness is a qualified medical professional specialising in mental health, psychiatric diagnosis, and clinical assessment. They provide independent opinion evidence on mental illness, behavioural functioning, and clinical risk factors, helping the court or tribunal understand complex clinical issues that fall outside normal legal knowledge.
Our psychiatrists can conduct assessments and produce reports across a wide range of clinical and forensic issues, including:
Contact our team with a case summary, key issues, and deadlines.
We identify the most appropriate psychiatrist for your case based on the clinical and forensic issues involved.
The selected expert conducts the assessment, reviews relevant records, and prepares a structured report.
If required, the expert can provide clarification, supplementary reports, or court attendance for cross-examination.
We understand the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) requirements and ensure our fees are compliant where applicable. For privately funded cases, we aim to provide transparent pricing and work within your budget where possible. All costs are agreed in advance with no hidden charges.
A psychiatric expert witness evaluates mental health conditions, psychiatric symptoms, and related clinical factors to provide independent opinion evidence for legal proceedings.
Timescales vary depending on complexity, but we agree a realistic timeframe at the outset and work to deliver reports within the agreed deadline.
Yes. If court attendance or cross-examination is required, we can arrange expert availability as part of the instruction process.
Yes. Our reports are tailored to legal and procedural requirements and written in a format suitable for use in criminal courts, tribunals, and related hearings.