Forensic Psychiatrist
We offer forensic mental health expertise for solicitors and legal teams working within the criminal justice system. Our experts provide a forensic psychiatrist expert witness criminal cases to ensure mental health factors are properly understood in court.
The Role of a Forensic Psychiatrist
When solicitors instruct this expert
- When a forensic psychiatrist witness is required to bridge the gap between mental health and the law
- Determining a defendant’s mental state for a forensic psychiatrist fitness to stand trial report
- Assessing a defendant’s state of mind to provide expert psychiatric evidence for diminished responsibility
- Acting as a parole board psychiatrist in cases involving the release of high-risk offenders
- When a criminal psychiatric report is needed to assist the court with sentencing or hospital orders
What the expert addresses in the report
- The findings of a forensic psychiatrist expert witness criminal cases regarding culpability and intent
- A detailed risk assessment report for parole board regarding future violence or reoffending
- The results of a psychiatric evaluation for prison transfer tribunal for secure hospital placement
- A comprehensive evaluation of the defendant’s fitness to plead and ability to instruct counsel
- Clear opinions on the relationship between a psychiatric diagnosis and the alleged offending behaviour
Medico-Legal Applications
Criminal Defence
Providing clinical evidence on mental state at the time of the offence and fitness to plead.
Parole Board Hearings
Evaluating the safety and risk management plan for individuals being considered for community release.
Mental Health Tribunals
Assisting the court in decisions regarding detention in secure hospitals under the Mental Health Act.
Core Areas of Expertise
Common Questions
Do your experts visit clients in prison?
Yes, our experts conduct assessments within secure estates, including high-security prisons and hospital settings.
Do you accept LAA instructions?
Yes, we provide experts who work within Legal Aid Agency rates for criminal proceedings.