How to Instruct Me
To ensure efficient and accurate reporting, please provide:
Letter of Instruction
Including:
• Issues to be addressed
• Questions for the expert
• Relevant legal context
• Timescales and deadlines
Full Documentation
Where available:
• Social work records
• Health records
• Education records
• Police reports
• Third sector involvement
• Court papers
• Chronologies
• Previous expert reports
Format of Records
Electronic format is preferred (PDF, Word, or scanned bundles). Please ensure documents are:
• Legible
• Paginated
• Organised chronologically where possible
Timescales
I will confirm availability and anticipated turnaround upon instruction. Urgent instructions may be accommodated depending on workload.
Joint Statements & Meetings
I participate in joint statements and expert meetings as required by the court.
