There has been quite a bit of controversy in the past few years about the use of experts in court, the appropriate role of experts in assisting judges, the subject matters upon which experts may testify and the ever - present problem of experts being hired by parties yet having to remain neutral in the search for the truth. (slaw.ca)
No scientist before or since has so completely transcended the role of expert to become a universal emblem of reason. (discovermagazine.com)
Moreover, my probationary status became permanent after demonstration of competency in the role of an expert witness during a mock coroner?s inquest, which was determined by a variety of managers and a member of the director?s office. (sciencemag.org)