Providing witness statements or expert evidence as part of legal proceedings

This guidance explains the types of legal proceedings you might get involved in as a medical professional, and the different types of evidence you might be asked to give.

It sets out ten principles of good practice, when acting as a witness in legal proceedings. Along with specific responsibilities for witnesses of fact and expert witnesses.

This guidance came into effect on 30 January 2024.

The guidance was updated on 13 December 2024 when regulation of physician associates and anaesthesia associates by the GMC came into effect.