KordaMentha recently undertook a survey into the use of
concurrent evidence in Australia, in conjunction with the
Australian Bar Association.
The support for concurrent evidence was robust, with over 85% of
participants agreeing or strongly agreeing that concurrent evidence
was a useful tool. The biggest concerns respondents raised were
with how the concurrent evidence process is executed, and whether
certain case-specific issues can be dealt with effectively as part
of the process.
In this article, we consider some of the key themes arising from
the survey results from an expert's perspective including:
- Consistency of approach
- Earlier notice for experts
- Judicial involvement
