New BPS Register of Expert Witnesses
The British Psychological Society (BPS) has launched its Expert Witness Register to meet the courts' specific requirements for expert witnesses and protect the public.
There are increasing concerns around the use of expert witnesses who are not suitably qualified for the role, according to psychologists.
The Register will ensure that the courts and the public can easily identify psychologists who are competent to act as expert witnesses.
The new Register is set to become the go-to directory for regulated psychologists on which the legal system can call upon.
The launch of the Register is a step-forward in addressing the problem of unregulated expert witnesses.
Author summary: BPS launches Expert Witness Register to regulate expert witnesses.