Mrs Howell in DOBSHILL
I can provide expert evidence in respect of cases under Section 1 and Section 3 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and Section 2 of the Animals Act 1971. Services include a thorough investigation of the circumstances leading up to a dog bite incident, a behavioural assessment and conformation assessment (if required) of the dog, and assessment of the home environment. A full written report and video and photographic evidence are provided. As a former police detective, I have extensive court experience. I am currently...
Mr McIver in BLANDFORD FORUM
All matters relating to the training, care & operational deployment of general purpose police dogs, & specialist search dogs used for the detection of explosives, drugs, currency & weapons • The training, care & deployment of firearms support dogs • Selection & behavioural traits of dogs deemed suitable for police work • The deployment of a police dog in relation to both use of force and non use of force • Providing dog behaviour advice • Accredited Police Dog Instructor awarded by Home Office Standing Advisory Committee...
Dr Marsden in BIGGAR
Top level academic & professional qualifications with lifelong practical experience • Causes of riding & horse-related accidents • Safety around horses • Adequacy of instruction, facilities, equipment, housing, horse care, handling, riding & training techniques • Horse behaviour • Handling, ridden & performance problems • Industry standard guidelines, including HSE, CIEH, BHS, ABRS, TRSS
Mr Hesmondhalgh in BOLTON
Shaun is a Canine Clinical Behaviourist available to support Legal Counsel in any dog-related matters that may fall under the auspices of the following legislation: • Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 • Dangerous Dogs (Amendment) Act 1997 • Dogs Act 1871 • Antisocial Behaviour Crime & Policing Act 2014 • The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 • Animal Welfare Act 2006 • Guard Dog Act 1975 • The Animals Act 1971 We provide support by conducting the following: • Conformation assessments to identify 'breed' or 'type'. • Dog...
Mr Scull in ELLESMERE
I specialise in all matters relating to • • Gamekeeping • Pest and predator control • Sporting shooting, including safety, competence, firearms usage and compliance with best practice • Legal and illegal traps and trapping • Poaching of gamebirds, hare, rabbit, deer and fish • Hunting with hounds, terriers and coursing dogs
Mr Shepherd in RETFORD
Qualified and experienced in recognising and understanding complex canine behaviours • Providing expert evidence in civil and criminal proceedings for both defence and prosecution cases in detailed accurate reports • Specialising in dangerous dog legislation and cases of dogs seized under Section 1 or Section 3 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 • Extensive multi-agency working experience with multiple police forces, RSPCA, local authorities, social services and animal welfare rehoming organisations
Dr Hadley in EDENBRIDGE
Veterinary medicine & surgery in dogs, cats & birds • Investigation of Section 4 offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 • Investigation of Section 9 offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 • Expert witness for the prosecution & defence • Investigation of animal welfare, negligence & unnecessary suffering • Veterinary forensics • Greyhounds • Post mortem • Since 2015 I have been regularly asked to provide expert veterinary opinion
Mr Shaw in SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Qualified dog behaviour specialist with extensive experience assessing and rehabilitating dogs • Expert evidence provided in civil and criminal proceedings for both defence and prosecution cases • Specialist in dangerous dog legislation • Provides expert evidence in cases of dogs seized under Section 1 or Section 3 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and Section 2 of the Animal Act 1971 • Dog bites • Human fatalities involving dogs • Expert evidence in welfare cases under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 • Animal risk assessments...
Dr Shaw-Smith in EXETER
Expertise in clinical genetics, especially: • Connective tissue disorders, including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Marfan syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta • Chromosome disorders • Congenital malformation syndromes • I have received training in medico-legal report writing from Bond Solon • More than 100 reports completed to date, all within deadline and budget • Academic clinical geneticist with around 50 research papers mainly on genetics of congenital malformation syndromes Initial contact by e-mail only
Mr Spender in SHAFTESBURY
Colin is able to assist in both civil and criminal court cases as an expert witness in: • Dangerous dog-related matters under the Dangerous Dog Act 1991 (as amended 1997) • The Dogs Act 1871 Section 2 • The Antisocial Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014 pertaining to dog-related matters • The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 • Animal Welfare Act (2006) Colin is an accredited retired Police Dog Legislation Officer (DLO). As an expert witness in banned breed dog identification, Colin is able to conduct...
Dr Mehta in MANCHESTER
Assessment and management of patients with organic psychiatric disorders, including acquired brain injury, and progressive neurological conditions like dementia, Huntington’s disease, Tourette's syndrome, complex epilepsy, non-epileptic seizures and conversion/functional neurological disorders • Sleep disorders • Alcohol-related brain injury Consulting address: Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service, Sid Watkins Building, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Liverpool , L9 7BB
Mr Turner in LONDON
Experience of pit bulls since 1978 • Police officer 37 years • Dog handler 25 years • Worked with RSPCA, local authorities & other animal welfare organisations • Organises seminars & gives presentations on dangerous dogs to police officers & local authorities • Assessments on dog breed & temperament • Receives instructions from defence & prosecution teams & local authorities • Examined dogs in four high-profile cases
Ms Phillips in HIGH PEAK
Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist. Full Member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors • Assessment of dogs seized under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 Section 3 • Behavioural assessments of dogs seized by police as dangerously out of control • Behavioural assessments include full investigation around the circumstances of the dog bite or incident and the dog's home environment - full written report, photographic and video evidence
Ms Taylor in BANBURY
Specialising in negligence and Animals Act cases - split 50:50 claimant:defendant • Expert in horse behaviour, coaching, training of horse, competitions, health and safety, best practice, buying and selling • Competed for GB, World and European Championships • Fellow of British Horse Society (FBHS) • British Eventing Master Trainer • British Horse Society Assessor (Examiner) • Federation International Judge (FEI)
Dr d'Sa in ALTON
Criminal & civil proceedings for both defence & prosecution cases • Dog behaviour/training & breed identification, including prohibited breeds • Dangerous dogs legislation • Police Dog Legislation Officer (DLO) training • Dog behaviour expert for police constabularies across the UK • Dog bites • Human fatalities involving dogs • Cat behaviour • Animal behaviour (mammals & birds) • Animal welfare & protection • Animal-related environmental matters • Animal boarding establishments - licensing matters • Animal assessments for owners...
Mr Foster in HIGHBRIDGE
Qualified canine behaviourist • Assessment of dogs suspected of being 'dangerous dogs' under Section 3 DDA 1991 and for 'type' assessment for dogs suspected of being prohibited under Section 1 of the Act • Assessment of dogs involved in cruelty cases both for defence and prosecuting authorities • Clients include Police and CPS services throughout the UK, local authorities, private solicitors, RSPCA • Highly experienced in giving expert evidence in both magistrates' and crown courts, including appeal courts