Gerwyn Holmes

Explained: What is an Expert Witness?

An expert witness is someone who works in a particular profession and they are considered an expert within their field. For example an expert witness for the fingerprint analysis industry will have a wealth of experience within the fingerprint industry understanding all types of fingerprinting techniques, variations in dna results and a sound knowledge of how to comment on fingerprinting enquiries to both the press... (posted by Gerwyn 1 year 360 days ago.)

Why does Arson occur? Is there more to meet the eye when it comes to Arson Investigation?

There are various reasons why Arson attacks take place in communities worldwide and Forensic Scientists are being called in to analyse Arson Crime Scene on a regular basis to provide expert witness reports on just why an Arson has taken place. Our trained team of forensic arson investigators have pieced together the following... (posted by Gerwyn 1 year 360 days ago.)

Forensic Mobile Phone Analysis: Harsher punishments to mobile phone users when driving?

In the digital age where almost everyone owns a mobile phone, the roads have quickly become a very dangerous place. The old fears of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol seem to have been surpassed by a new threat of driver's preoccupied with text messaging rather than focusing on the road ahead with deadly consequences... (posted by Gerwyn 1 year 360 days ago.)

The Difference Between Expert Witnesses and Factual Experts?

In most criminal investigations there is both an expert witness and a factual / observing witness. Factual witnesses nearly always stand in court and testify against someone during a trial. But it is the expert witness that may not be seen as often in the court room but their opinion is vital during criminal proceedings. So what is the difference between an expert witness and a factual... (posted by Gerwyn 1 year 360 days ago.)

Recreational Drug Testing Could Soon Become a Regular Occurrence Across Sport In Wales.

Recreational Drug Testing could soon become a regular occurrence across sport in Wales. The groundbreaking announcement that the English Rugby Union will introduce out of competition recreational drug testing for all professional players in the English rugby league has put pressure on Welsh sporting authorities to follow suit and set... (posted by Gerwyn 1 year 360 days ago.)