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Expert Witness Services

Authoritative.
Independent.
Court ready.

When you need authoritative support for litigation or an investigation, Doug is a registered expert witness in the use of force, physical intervention and restraint.

Instruct Doug
  • Cardiff University Bond Solon certified
  • Use of Force Advisor, IAHSS UK
Report writingEvidenceCross-examination
Services

Expert evidence
you can rely on.

Courtroom Skills

Trained in the full expert witness process.

  • Report writing
  • Presenting evidence
  • Cross-examination

System Audits

Independent audits of training systems.

  • For insurance purposes
  • For legal defence
  • Gap and risk analysis

Incident Investigation

Thorough review of what happened and why.

  • Management of violence and aggression
  • School positive handling policies
  • Use of force decisions
Who Instructs Doug

Trusted by those
who need the facts.

  • Solicitors and legal teams.
  • Insurers and risk managers.
  • Schools, trusts and local authorities.
  • Care and health providers.
Credentials
  • Cardiff University Bond Solon Expert Witness Certificate
  • Board Member, ICM Institute of Conflict Management
  • Use of Force Advisor, IAHSS UK Chapter
  • BTEC Level 3 in Use of Force & Physical Skills
  • NEBOSH certified
  • 27+ years directing Safer Handling
The Process

Clear, thorough
and on time.

Step 1

Initial enquiry

Share the outline of the case and your timescales in confidence.

Step 2

Instruction

Agree scope, fees and deadlines, then send the relevant documents.

Step 3

Review & investigate

Doug reviews evidence, footage, policies and training records.

Step 4

Expert report

A clear, independent report written to court standards.

Step 5

Evidence

Available to give evidence and face cross-examination if required.

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Need an expert
on use of force?

Send a confidential enquiry and Doug will respond to discuss your case.

Make an enquiry