Giving Evidence in Court
An online, interactive two-hour webinar with Dr Wael Agur and Dr Inna Sokolova on giving evidence in Court, covering the expert's duty under CPR Part 35, reports that withstand scrutiny, the joint statement, and performing under cross-examination.
Dr Wael Agur and Dr Inna Sokolova
Hosted by: PEERs (Professional Expert Empowerment and Resources), Spotlight Publishing Ltd
Dr Wael Agur and Dr Inna Sokolova lead a practical two-hour evening on giving evidence in Court - from the expert's duty and CPR Part 35, through reports, statements of truth, and joint statements, to performance in cross-examination and concurrent evidence. The webinar closes with two interactive pelvic mesh case studies covering clinical negligence and product liability.
Event details
- Starts
- 26 November 2026 at 19:00 GMT
- Ends
- 26 November 2026 at 21:00 GMT
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Price
- £79
- Host
- PEERs (Professional Expert Empowerment and Resources), Spotlight Publishing Ltd
- Speaker
- Dr Wael Agur and Dr Inna Sokolova
What we'll cover
18:55
Welcome and Housekeeping
19:00
Overview: Dr Wael Agur
The Expert's Overriding Duty to the Court, CPR Part 35 in a Nutshell: The Rules That Govern Us
19:10
Bulletproof Reports: Dr Inna Sokolova
Structuring the Report to Withstand Scrutiny, Common Pitfalls That Embarrasses Experts in the Witness Box
19:25
The Joint Expert Meeting (JEM): Dr Wael Agur
Preparing for the Experts' Meeting, Agreements and Disagreements, Digging Your Heels or Choosing a New Ground
19:40
Preparation for Trial: Dr Wael Agur & Dr Inna Sokolova
Conference with Counsel (CWC): Information - Not Coaching, Reading the Trial Bundle - what Matters and what to Skim, and the Week Before Trial: A Practical Checklist
19:55
Q&A
20:05
Break
20:10
In the Witness Box: Dr Wael Agur & Dr Inna Sokolova
Demeanour, Body Language and Voice Under Pressure, Answering the Questions - When to Concede and When to Hold the Line, Staying in Your Lane
20:25
Interactive Session - Clinical Negligence in Court: Dr Inna Sokolova
Allegations and Defence, How I Prepared for the Witness Box, Interactive Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs), The Case Outcome and Lessons Learned
20:40
Interactive Session - Product Liability in Court: Dr Wael Agur
Allegations and Defence, How I Prepared for the Witness Box, Interactive Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs), The Case Outcome and Lessons Learned
20:55
Q&A
21:00
Finish (Flexible)