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The Expert Witness Institute (EWI) was launched in 1996 to service and support experts. The objective of the EWI is the support of the proper administration of justice and the early resolution of disputes through fair and unbiased expert evidence. To achieve this objective, the EWI:

• Acts as a voice for experts, especially in communication with the media
• Provides support to experts of all professional disciplines and other occupations requiring skills and judgements
• Encourages lawyers to make use of experts wherever specialised knowledge is required particularly through the Expert Referral Service
• Engages in the training of experts to maintain and enhance standards and their status
• Works actively with other allied professional bodies and associations
• Makes representations to Government and to professional bodies and associations wherever appropriate
• Provides mentoring services

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

· Representation of the views of experts
· Training and education
· Helpline for support and advice
· Expert referral service
· EWI website inclusion
· Access to professional indemnity cover
· Library and information service
· Certification as member
· Informative newsletters and publications
· Seminars and Conferences
· Events exclusive to members and solicitors

The Expert Witness Institute is a non-profit making Company limited by guarantee and set up by High Court Judges.
No commercial organisation has any representation on the Governing Body. Its independence and integrity are guaranteed by the Board of Directors (Governors).

7 Warwick Court London WC1R 5DJ
T: 0870 366 6367
F: 0870 411 2470
E: info@ewi.org.uk
W: www.ewi.org.uk

BGS Newsletter, Aug 2008
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