Reconstruction of road traffic accidents, opinion given on reconstructions already carried out by others • Plans & photographs prepared for use in court • Examination of vehicles in respect of mechanical failures or quality of repair work • Damage consistency

Firearms, prohibited weapons, ballistics, explosives, gunshot residue (GSR) analysis, wound analysis, bladed and offensive weapons • Over 35 years' experience • Critical assessment of forensic reports, classification of exhibits including identification of any alternative classifications, particularly regarding antique firearms and items charged under section 5, Firearms Act 1968 and alleged readily convertible imitation firearms • Examination and testing including chronographic testing of air guns • Member of the...

Examination, deconstruction & investigation of criminal and civil cases • Forensic case analysis • Police & CID operations • Criminal intelligence • Surveillance & covert methodology • Informants & protected witnesses • Major police investigations • Professional standards investigations • Resource management • Effective policy making • I offer a strategic analysis of case management • I am not a private investigator

Bachelor of Engineering, Chartered Engineer and qualified forensic collision investigator, Philip Hoyes leads the forensic engineering team at GBB. GBB expertise has been credited in the High Court for its ‘research-based and reasoned approach’ and includes services such as: • Collision investigation/reconstruction • Occupant kinematics/biomechanics • Fire investigation • CCTV analysis • Crash data retrieval (CDR) and infotainment analysis • Mechanical and material failures • Road traffic accidents (RTA) • Laser...

Expert opinion and recognition evidence • Vehicle recognition, comparison and vehicle reconstruction • Describing actions, physical descriptions and movements of people • Firearms, knives, clothing (configuration of clothing) and footwear • Identification of forensic opportunities • Production of exhibited CCTV viewing products, viewing log, sequence of events, vehicle • Short form comparison reports, full comparison reports and overall recognition statements Delivery of evidence at Crown Court.

James Clery has over 27 years of experience acting as an expert witness and providing reports and live testimony for both prosecution and defence, in both the UK and worldwide. Working at the highest levels in notable high-profile cases, he is acknowledged as one of the UK leaders in forensic biology, sexual-based cases, crime scenes and complex statistical analyses of mixture profiles. His specialities are as follows: • STR DNA profiling • Y-STR testing • Low Copy Number (LCN) • DNA mixtures • Mitochondrial • SNPs • Paternity •...

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...

Consultant Mechanical Engineer specialising in post-collision inspections of vehicles (heavy and light commercials, passenger carrying and cars), providing engineer's and CPR-compliant expert reports • Post-accident mechanical examinations of all vehicle types listed to establish if condition/defects/design were contributory I hold the University of Aberdeen School of Law Expert Witness Certificate (Bond Solon)

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

The consultant has been engaged in all aspects of fingerprint & crime scene work for six decades • His knowledge & experience result from his working in & leadership of a large fingerprint department where he was responsible for major crime scene examinations, latent fingerprint development & identifications & to his advisory & research role at the Home Office, a post he held for 3 years • The consultant is an authority on fingerprint legislation & standards of evidence • He also maintains a reference library of...

Heroin • Crack cocaine • Cocaine • MDMA • Class B drugs • Cannabis and amphetamine • Powder and crystal forms • Drug testing • Drugs trafficking • Organised crime

Leading world authority in martial arts and police arrest: dealing with cases involving violence, murder and use of force, hand weapons, assaults, self defence issues. Cases involve both civil and criminal litigation in these types of area. Mr Finn is a well known author and writer. He published the first Home Office-approved book on Police Arrest. He is trained in giving evidence in court, report writing and responsibilities of a single joint expert. He has over 50 years' experience in his field. He is an...

Road traffic accident investigation and reconstruction • CCTV and dashcam analysis • Personal injury and fatal accidents involving motor cars, motorcycles, public service vehicles, commercial vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and emergency vehicles • Collision scene reports, plans, photographs, driver factors, vehicle factors, road conditions, skid marks, speed assessment and analysis • Vehicle braking, tyres and wheels • Vehicle mechanical examination • Vehicle data recorder and 'black box' data analysis • Vehicle telematics •...

Forensic medicine & pathology • Pathology • Homicide • Accidental death • Suicide • Physical assault • Non-accidental injury • Industrial injury • Hospital treatment • Sudden death • Unexpected death • Clinical forensic medicine • Prison deaths Criminal Justice Secure Mail: [email protected]

Forensic collision investigation and collision reconstruction - all vehicle types - specialist in pedestrian/cycle collisions • Forensic vehicle examination - all vehicle types, including large goods, PCV, motorcycles, agricultural vehicles • Specialist large loss forensic vehicle inspections, including seatbelt analysis, mechanical failure, defects and modifications • Scene examination locus reports and scale plan drawing • Review of police reports and 3D laser scan data • LVI • Staged collisions • Suspected fraud

Probably the most sought-after expert in his field. Instructed in claimant, defendant and criminal cases for Home Office, Ministry of Justice, Government Legal Department, Prison Officers Association and other firms of solicitors • Experienced in single joint expert instructions and giving evidence at inquests • Expert in all aspects of self-defence, physical restraint, personal safety and martial arts, including control and restraint systems taught to police, prison, hospital (including secure), schools and...

Cryptocurrencies • Money laundering • Counter funding of terrorism • AML • CFT • Bitcoin • Bitcoin mining • Crypto exchanges • Wallets • Public addresses • Private keys • Technology • General IT outsourcing • Blockchain • Digital currencies • Regulation Author of The Executive Guide to Blockchain: Using Smart Contracts and Digital Currencies in your Business https://bit.ly/31a18Vi

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...

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

Modern slavery and human trafficking (domestic and international) • Organised crime • Police procedure Colin is a retired senior police officer and modern slavery expert. Throughout his distinguished career, Colin played a key role in shaping effective community policing models, combatted both domestic and international organised crime, and led responses to major terrorist incidents. Colin also led high-profile investigations into human trafficking. He was the Tactical Lead for the first-ever EU Joint Investigation...

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...

Recreational instructor diver training • Diving • Dive team management • Marine accidents • Injuries • Fatalities • First aid • Instructor tuition • Boat training • HSE training • Inshore commercial activities & diving rules & procedures • Extensive teaching & dealing with diving novices, beginner through to instructor • Current management of large diving facility with multiple MCA/RYA vessels, retail & staff training • Diving facility investigation • Report writing • Analysis of training involved • Accidents, inspection & investigation...

Health and safety auditing, management, documentation investigation and law • Health and safety in healthcare, hospitals, care support, education, mental health, special education, local authorities, residential homes, warehousing • Stress, violence and aggression, assaults, pedestrian/vehicle segregation, warehouse operations, swimming pools, schools, leisure centres, grounds maintenance, transport

3D laser scanning and point cloud animation • Full accident investigation reconstruction reports • Scale plans • 2D and 3D animated reconstruction using Relmo software • Examination and interpretation of physical scene evidence • Car and motorcycle/bike camera videos • Locus reports • Attendance at court

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...

Road traffic accident & reconstruction • Personal injury & fatal accidents involving motor cars, motorcycles, public service vehicles, commercial vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians & emergency vehicles • Accident scene reports, plans, photographs, driver factors, vehicle factors, road conditions, skid marks, speed assessment & analysis • Vehicle braking, tyres & wheels

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...

Forensic collision investigation and reconstruction • Accident investigation • Collision investigation • Forensic vehicle examination • Mechanical examination of motor vehicles • Locus examination • Vehicle examination • Photography • CCTV analysis • CCTV speed analysis • Tachograph route tracing

Expert Services The specialists within Best Practice Group have extensive experience in providing Expert Witness Services as part of litigation or dispute resolution. We work with firms of solicitors and barristers along with their clients and lay-clients to provide wholly objective and independent Expert Witness Services. Our technical people assess technical evidence to determine levels of liability and delineation of roles and responsibilities in major programmes and projects. Our forensic accounting specialists...

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

Sexually transmitted infections • Gonorrhoea • Chlamydia • Genital warts • Pelvic inflammatory disease • Syphilis • Pubic lice • Genital candida • Bacterial vaginosis • Urethritis • Trichomonas vaginalis • Genital herpes • Prostatitis • Balanitis • HIV & AIDS • Genitourinary medicine

I am competent to accept instructions in relation to all types of road traffic collisions and associated offences. I served on the Lancashire Police Collision Investigation Unit from 2011 to 2018. During that period I attended a large number of road traffic collisions involving fatalities. I produced reports in relation to these collisions and presented the findings to HM Coroner and the criminal courts. I have given evidence at Manchester, Liverpool and Preston crown courts. I am also qualified to examine...

I was a forensic vehicle examiner employed by Thames Valley and Hampshire Police. I have examined a large number of vehicles over a 20 year period. These would include cars, HGV, PSV, motorcycles and plant equipment. I have identified many stolen vehicles over the same period. I have compiled witness statements for the CPS, and presented expert evidence in Crown, Magistrates', Civil and Coroner's Courts. Since retiring in 2021, I am now an independent forensic vehicle examiner undertaking expert work.

Author of: ‘Drink Driving. Police Custody Procedures. Safer Custody Safer Prosecutions’ ISBN: 9798866033591 I was a police officer for 23.5 years which included performing as a custody sergeant for 7 years and delivering custody training. I was head of specialist training for Cumbria Police, which included all police custody training and use of force training. I have received national awards and recognition for designing police custody training for the 2006 Safer Detention & Handling of Persons in Police...

Norman Cowan is a Chartered Accountant and a consultant with CRG Insolvency, heading up its Forensic Accountancy Department concentrating on forensic and business disputes. He is a member of the Expert Witness Institute; the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators; Turnaround Management Association and obtained the Cardiff University Expert Witness Accreditation. Norman has a wealth of financial investigation experience which he approaches in an innovative way with a reputation for delivering exceptional client...

Based in Brighton and London • I am registered with the GMC as a Specialist in General Medicine with a licence to practise, with an interest in pharmaceutical medicine and sexual health. • I am a Fellow of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine and the Royal College of Physicians. • You can find me on Linkedin and search me on Google and my publications on Pubmed. • I have professional indemnity insurance. A pharmaceutical physician, highly experienced in pharmaceutical regulatory clinical expert reports. Able...

1. Evidence gathering to support the defence 2. Evidence gathering to support an allegation 3. Forensic linguistics analysis for signs of deceit 4. Locating 'lost' witnesses 5. Obtaining witness statements for either the civil or criminal courts 6. Analysis of ABE interviews 7. Analysis of Police procedures PACE, CPIA 1996, RIPA and The National College of Policing relevant to specific cases 8. Expert witness reporting

Oxford Medico Legal • Medico-legal examinations, reports & expert opinions, consultancy & educational services in clinical forensic & general medical practice in the British & Irish jurisdictions. Dr Wilkinson is a Registered Medical Practitioner and General Practitioner in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. He is a Forensic Physician, Tutor in Legal Medicine, University of Oxford, Emeritus Lecturer in Forensic & Legal Medicine, University College Dublin. • Forensic Medical Examiner/Sexual Offences...

Expert evidence on dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 both for type & behaviour • Behavioural assessments on dogs seized by police as dangerously out of control • Expert evidence given in animal welfare & livestock worrying cases • Have multi-agency working experience with RSPCA, local authorities & animal welfare organisations • Have presented seminars to various groups & professional bodies including veterinary professionals, police officers, local authority officers & charitable bodies • Former police...

Accident • Assault • Injury • Trauma • Wounding • Personal injury • Torture • Tasers • Medical negligence • Road Traffic Act (drink/drug drive fitness) • Drug & alcohol misuse • Clinical forensic medicine • Fitness to detain • Fitness to be interviewed • Forensic & legal medicine • Deaths in custody • Harm in custody • Miscarriages of justice • Death investigation • Sexual assault • Death in custody • Care in custody • Police complaints • Nutrition • Venous access • Thrombophlebitis • Assessment of post-mortem stomach contents • Self-inflicted injury Professor Payne-James...

Clinical forensic medicine (general) • Clinical forensic medicine - wounding • Road Traffic Act (alcohol & drugs) • Traffic medicine • Police complaints • Custody medicine • Trauma • Assault • ABH • GBH • Assessment of victims of torture • Interpretation of scarring • Sexual assault & sexual offences medicine • Cardiff University Bond Solon Expert Witness Certificate (Criminal Law) by examination 2015 Additional website: http://www.medical-expert.net

Forensic collision investigation and reconstruction • Vehicle examination • Collision scene analysis • Vehicle examination • Tachograph analysis and route tracing • Expert report preparation • Expert evidence at court • Vehicle prohibition • Vehicle examination training • Crash data analysis • Tyre failure analysis • Tram collision investigation • Driver reaction analysis • Human factors analysis • Speed from CCTV and analysis • Conspicuity • Carriage of dangerous goods • Load security • Police incidents

Medico-legal reports concerning all aspects of general medical practice • Medical records • Medical ethics • Medical disputes • Personal injury, including road traffic accident & whiplash injuries • Falling, tripping & slipping accidents • Medico-legal aspects of circumcision • Medical competence, accidents & negligence • Prescribing & dispensing errors • Therapeutic misadventure • General medical reports in asylum, refugee & immigration cases • Home & prison visits • Coroner • Death certificates • Inquests • Refugees • Asylum • Immigration...

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...

Millington Hingley is a forensic science consultancy providing considered advice and expertise to the defence and Crown. Owned and managed by forensic scientists, we foster direct client engagement, ensuring legal practitioners and investigative agencies have immediate access to the essential support and expertise they need. Specialising in forensic biology, we excel in DNA interpretation, body fluid evaluation and bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA). We are regularly instructed to provide expertise and testify...

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