Psychologists as Expert Witnesses in Family Courts

In the light of the decision in Re C (Parental Alienation) [2023] EWHC 345 Fam, the Family Justice Council and the British Psychological Society have jointly issued guidance on the instruction of psychologists as expert witnesses in the family court. For anyone seeking permission to instruct a psychologist or agreeing the terms of a letter of instruction, this guidance is important. It includes helpful explanations about what kind of work different kinds of psychologists do and who should be instructed for what problem.  To read the guidance in full please click here