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Jones v Kaney - immunity from suit of expert witnesses abolished by Supreme Court

An expert witness is no longer immune from suit (other than for defamation) in respect of the expert evidence or views they express in connection with court proceedings. 

Not an employment law case, but nonetheless a Supreme Court judgment of general application and importance concerning expert witnesses.

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