Use of expert witnesses in family courts is on the slide, finds Cafcass

Derren Hayes
Thursday, June 6, 2013

The use of expert witnesses in care proceedings cases, particularly independent social workers, has fallen radically over the last three years.

Research suggests expert witnesses are being used less in family court cases
Research suggests expert witnesses are being used less in family court cases

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