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Providing experienced expert witness Psychiatrists for Criminal Law cases nationwide
All our Experts work at Legal Aid rates, for publicly funded cases.
In criminal cases, understanding the mind of the defendant and any Psychiatric events or conditions, can be key to the verdict and sentencing. The expert testimony of a Psychiatrist will provide the Court with an invaluable insight into the mind, through medical diagnosis, analysis and possible review of medical history.
For solicitors and legal professionals, the need to secure a Medico-Legal report may occur at short notice but be absolutely vital to the case. With defendants, victims, families and multiple professionals involved, the pressure will be on to secure an Expert Witness in double quick time who can supply an Expert Psychiatric opinion within the Court’s deadline.
At Psychiatry Direct we’ll be there for you for the duration of the case. We’re dedicated to supplying Legal-Aid rate compliant, GMC-registered Psychiatrists for criminal trials under demanding circumstances. Our UK-wide reach means that at short notice, we can secure your expert witness and turnaround the Psychiatric report as required, removing this stress from the process for you. For Fitness to Plead assessments, you’ll also need a Section 12 approved medical practitioner, which we can provide. There may be specific requirements around language, cultural aspects or geographic location, but the extent of our network, and proactivity of our team means these needs will be met.
Our Client Service Team will also handle all administration including arranging assessments and ensuring Psychiatric Medico-Legal reports are comprehensive, 100% accurate and clear.
Our Criminal Law Expert Witness services/assessments include:
- Psychiatric assessment of Mental Capacity and Fitness to Plead
- Psychiatric assessment of Fitness to stand trial
- Risk of Re-offending Assessments
- Pre-sentencing & probation reports
- Prison parole hearing assessments
- Assessment of Criminal Responsibility or Mens Rea
- Psychiatric assessments of sexual or violent offenders
- Psychiatric Mental Health Assessment, including Personality Disorders & Psychoses
- Psychiatric assessment of trauma, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychiatric assessments involving substance misuse
- Neuropsychiatric Assessments
- Psychiatric treatment recommendations
Psychiatry Direct – A dedicated, professional service
- 3 CVs and quotations within 24 hours
- Large register of Psychiatrists with expertise and experience in the most complex and challenging Criminal Law cases
- All Psychiatrists are GMC registered and Section 12 approved
- Psychiatrists provide expert medical opinion and diagnosis based on the internationally recognised ICD-10 (Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders) and DSM – 5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)
- All Psychiatrists work to Legal Aid rates
- Standard reports supplied quickly – usually within 4-6 weeks
- Fast track service available for more urgent deadlines
- All reports quality-checked
- Able to meet cultural, language or geographical requirements
- Team on hand to book appointments and handle case management
Do you need a Psychiatrist as an Expert Witness
for your Criminal case?
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Did you know that we also offer Psychologist services?Our fully-vetted Psychologists are qualified to provide detailed, medically-based analysis and assessment of a person’s state of mind or mental health.
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Why Psychiatry Direct?
Experienced
15-year track record in delivering outstanding service to our clients.
Knowledgeable
We know our professionals and we understand what clients need.
Efficient
Reports supplied on time, efficient administration and fast timescales.
Cost effective
Fees the same or lower than approaching an Expert directly.
Well networked
Over 1000 Experts available rapidly, across the UK.
Personable
Dedicated Client Manager allocated for the duration of your case.
Proactive
We’ll provide all the support you need to make your job easier.
Ethical
Respect and understanding in everything we do.
Read about how we’ve helped others
Assessment ensures fair process for client
A criminal law firm needed to ensure that a defendant was fit to plead so they asked us to help.
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Expert Witness Psychiatrist in a Murder Case
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Assessed in the cells at The Old Bailey
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Psychiatry Direct has a register of 1000 plus professional Psychologists and Psychiatrists who have been through our robust vetting process. We have a dedicated team of Client Managers in place to take a full briefing on the case, handle all queries, administration, assessment bookings and take responsibility for ensuring reports are supplied to an excellent standard, on time. Our service to you is to work on your behalf, save you time, and give you the peace of mind that the whole process will go smoothly.
In rare cases, if necessary, our Client Managers can ask for the expert’s permission to release their contact details to you if deemed appropriate.
The vast majority of our Psychiatrists are Section 12 approved. If this is a stipulation, your Client Manager will ensure one is assigned to your case.
We vett all of our Psychiatrists prior to registration and only accept applications from psychologists who are registered with the GMC. We also ask that they provide an anonymous copy of a previous report for us to check, before we give them their first instruction. In addition to this all reports are quality checked by our Client Management team prior to being released to you.
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Finally, we constantly monitor the performance of our Psychiatrists in terms of their ability to adhere to agreed fees & deadlines as we appreciate that these are also very important.
Absolutely not! Our service is based on providing excellent value – and added value. Not only will you secure an appropriately qualified and skilled Expert Witness for your case without all the time and hassle of searching for one yourself, but we’ll handle all administration, bookings and ensure you get the report on time and have a dedicated manager at your beck and call too. You won’t pay any extra for this service than you would by going direct to a professional and all our Psychiatrists work to Legal Aid rates for your peace of mind.
Unfortunately, we only work business to business, through solicitors, local authorities and other agencies involved in legal proceedings such as the CPS or Courts. If you are a private individual looking for a psychiatrist, please speak with your GP.
All reports are the responsibility of our team of Client Managers. Not only will they ensure they are delivered to the timescales needed, but all reports will be 100% proofread and quality checked to ensure all questions are answered and addressed, that the report fulfils the purpose needed and that any recommendations are comprehensive and clear.
CLICK HERE for details of our Quality Assurance processes
Yes. We are fully aware and understanding of our clients’ budgets, so all our Psychiatrists work to Legal Aid rates.
We can also supply CVs and quotes for 3 Experts with the full breakdown of hours, as required by the Legal Aid Agency.