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CurrentDuty of expert [r 33(1), (2) and (5)]
Schedule 1Code of conduct for experts
Part 4Giving of evidence by experts and related matters
8 Duty of expert [r 33(1), (2) and (5)]
(1)
The expert has a duty to assist the P&E Court.
(2)
The expert—
(a)
is not an advocate for an active party to the P&E Court proceeding; and
(b)
must not accept instructions from any person to adopt or reject a particular opinion.
(3)
The expert’s duties under this rule override any obligation the expert may have to—
(a)
any active party to the P&E Court proceeding; or
(b)
any person who is liable for the expert’s fees or expenses.
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