Expert country evidence in asylum and immigration cases in the United Kingdom: Best Practice Guide

This Best Practice Guide provides advice on how to write effective reports that meet an expert witness’s obligations. The guide focuses on the role of experts within the UK asylum and immigration system. It includes information on the formal responsibilities of the expert, some common dos and don’ts, and examples of structures, stock phrases, and necessary requirements (such as how to set out the expert’s credentials and the expert’s understanding of his or her role), points to consider when giving oral evidence, and a discussion about fees.