FHC Experts for Law & Mediation is one of the leading providers of expert witnesses, giving opinions in forensic and legal matters, both in the UK and internationally. Since 1999 we have been providing a custom range of forensic expert witness services within the judicial system for all criminal and civil practice, including the police, family courts, defence solicitors and barristers, inquests and medical negligence to name but a few. We have one of the largest expert witness panels comprising of, but not limited to, medical, paediatric, psychological, psychiatric, technic...

Perceptual distortion • Analysis of witness errors made during traumatic/critical incidents where video footage is at odds with witness recall • Provides evidence at criminal trial and inquest for issues relating to police shootings and collisions where reaction time, vision and judgement are relevant to the court • Specialises in human factors surrounding self-defence and the perception and beliefs of those who have used force against another individual • Analysis of driver error related to distraction

I was a police officer for 23.5 years, 17 of those years as a sergeant. I was a custody sergeant for 7 years, then proceeded to design and deliver custody officer training which gained national recognition and awards. I was head of the Cumbria police specialist training team, which delivered all custody, use of force and first aid training. As an expert witness, I have been engaged in over 600 cases. My main areas of work include: • Deaths and injuries in police custody • Use of force • Drink/drug driving custody procedures • Ligature d...

Probably the most sought-after expert in his field. Instructed in claimant, defendant and criminal cases for Home Office, Ministry of Justice, Government Legal Department, Prison Officers Association and other firms of solicitors • I have a doctorate in Policing, Security and Criminal Justice • Experienced in single joint expert instructions and giving evidence at inquests • Expert in all aspects of self-defence, physical restraint, personal safety and martial arts, including control and restraint systems taught to police, prison, hospital (including secure), schools and secu...