Last month both the national and legal press widely reported on the collapse of a multi-million pound fraud trial due to the prosecution’s expert witness.
The judge Nicholas Loraine-Smith said of the expert: "Andrew Ager is not an expert of suitable calibre. He had little or no understanding of the duties of an expert. He had received no training and attended no courses. He has no academic qualifications. His work has never been peer-reviewed.”
Watch Nick Deal’s exclusive interview with Narita Bahra QC, lead counsel for one of the defendants, who was instrumental in identifying the shortcomings of the expert which led to the collapse of the trial.
This interview will provide you with a fascinating insight into the background of the case and what really happened. There are important lessons to be learnt for all civil, criminal and family experts.
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Narita is one of the most sought after and able leading defence barristers. She has cemented a reputation as a barrister who can skillfully deal with the most difficult of cases. Her excellent track record, high success rate and commitment to human rights make her the leading choice in high profile cases.