Overview

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This webinar aims to provide psychologists with an introduction to the role and obligations of expert witnesses in court and offers a general understanding of the expert witness process. It will cover:

• the role of expert witnesses in court,

• obligations of expert witnesses,

• the court process, and

• psychologists as expert witnesses.

Level of learning

Foundational. This activity is targeted to those new to the topic.

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Duration of access

Access to this activity is for 12 months from the date of confirmed registration. Please note that access cannot be extended, and participants should plan to complete the activity within this period.

APS CPD-Approved

This activity has been assessed against the APS Standards for CPD activities and approved for its education quality. Learn more about the APS CPD Approval process

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Activity details

• On-demand webinar recording

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• describe the role and obligations of psychologists as expert witnesses in court,

• describe the basic court process and the role of the expert witness in this process, and

• recognise specific points and issues relating to the provision of expert evidence by psychologists.

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