Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 6714
Courts: Psychology
Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 14 October 2024
Question
James Naish
Labour — Rushcliffe
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether she will take steps to restrict the ability for psychologists not accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council to act as expert witnesses in all court settings.
Answer
Alex Davies-JonesThe Government is aware of concerns regarding unregulated experts, often using the title psychologist, being instructed in the family courts. We are working with the Family Procedure Rule Committee on this issue to make changes to the Family Procedure Rul...
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