Psychiatric Court Reports & Expert Witness Services

At Eton Psychiatrists, we understand the critical importance of timely and accurate expert evidence in legal proceedings. Our team of experienced Consultant Psychiatrists provides high-quality medicolegal reports for a wide range of legal matters. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, impartiality, and adherence to court directions and deadlines.

We accept instructions from the Crown Prosecution Service, Defence Solicitors, Family Law firms, and private individuals (via their legal representatives). Our experts are trained in the requirements of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), Criminal Procedure Rules (CrPR), and Family Procedure Rules (FPR).

Family Court Reports

We provide expert assessments for public and private law family proceedings. Our specialists can assist with:

• Parental mental health assessments
• Risk assessments regarding child safety and welfare
• Capacity to instruct solicitors
• Impact of mental health on parenting capacity

Civil & Employment Tribunals

Our experts provide reports for personal injury claims, medical negligence cases, and employment tribunals. We assess:

• Psychological injury (e.g., PTSD, Depression) following accidents
• Work-related stress and fitness to work
• Psychiatric prognosis and treatment recommendations
• Disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010

Criminal Proceedings

We offer assessments for criminal courts, including:

• Fitness to plead and stand trial
• Insanity and diminished responsibility defences
• Sentencing recommendations and disposal options (e.g., Hospital Orders)
• Risk assessments

Immigration and Asylum

We provide specialist reports for immigration tribunals, assessing the impact of deportation on mental health, scarring assessments (Istanbul Protocol), and capacity to participate in proceedings.