How to Read an Expert Witness Report: CPD Training for Family Law Professionals

In family law, child care proceedings, or FDAC, expert witness statements and reports play a pivotal role in shaping case outcomes. Whether dealing with drug and alcohol testing or DNA evidence, understanding how to interpret and challenge expert findings is essential to ensuring fairness and justice.

At the recent International Child Law Conference in Jersey, the legal profession acknowledged that expert reports can be complex—and that better training is needed to navigate them effectively. AttoLife’s CPD session, "How to Read an Expert Witness Report," is specifically designed for family law solicitors, child care solicitors, FDAC professionals, and Local Authority teams, equipping them with the skills and confidence to critically assess expert evidence in sensitive legal cases.

Our lead expert witness, Dr Salah Breidi—one of the UK’s leading authorities in hair strand testing and forensic analysis—will guide attendees through the art of decoding expert witness reports and will be available to answer questions about past or current cases.