Independence daze

Article Abstract:

In-house surveyors may face some difficulty in being accepted as an expert witnesses, in UK courts. Discrimination against in-house surveyors does exist. Private surveyors are seen as having greater expertise than their in-house colleagues. Some observers have suggested in-house surveyors have only a limited expertise although they often have superior knowledge in some areas, such as in mineral surveys. In-house surveyors can fulfill all the necessary criteria as expert witnesses but some observers still question if they are able to give independent evidence.

Surveying services, Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services, Practice, Surveyors, Evidence, Expert, Expert evidence, Survey services (Geodesy)

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Time-limits running out

Article Abstract:

The UK Arbitration Act 1996 Section 12 has restricted the reasons why a judge can allow a time extension in arbitration cases and therefore extending the time limit will occur only rarely. In rent review cases a party which fails to comply with all of the clauses will not find it easy to obtain a time extension. A case heard in the UK courts between the Harbour and General Works Ltd. (H and G) and the Environmental Agency did not allow H and G a time extension.

Interpretation and construction, Arbitration (Administrative law), Administrative arbitration, Time (Law)

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Stand up and be counted

Article Abstract:

Arbitration in the United Kingdom is discussed with emphasis on its effectiveness. The Arbitration Act 1996 has given arbitrators more power, but affected their responses and a boost of confidence could improve results.

Management, Mediation

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