Client Background

Transport for NSW is the lead agency of the NSW Transport cluster.

TfNSW’s role is to lead the development of a safe, efficient, integrated transport system in NSW.  It is responsible for strategy, planning, policy, regulation, funding allocation and other non-service delivery functions for all modes of transport in NSW including road, rail, ferry, light rail, point to point, regional air, cycling and walking.

Within TfNSW, the Network Operations Team performs planning and operational tasks associated with the operational management of the NSW road network, including tasks in traffic operations, planning for events, incident response planning and traffic signal operation.

As part of this role, TfNSW staff are regularly called on provide expert reports and evidence at the request of police, insurance companies and law firms, and other members of the public for proceedings in various local jurisdictions.

Training Provided

Loquitur provided a detailed and comprehensive “in house” training session to the Transport for NSW Network Operations team on the cross examination of expert witnesses in Court.

Topics covered included:

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“Feedback was positive, good to see theory in practice i.e. tactics utilised by the Barrister when cross examining in the mock trial.”

Title
Expert Evidence Cross Examination Training

Location
Sydney, NSW

Training Overview
Half-day in person session at client offices

Confident about cross examination?
Are you ready to be cross examined? Find out if you really know and understand what the cross examination process involves and what to expect when giving your evidence in court.
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of cross examination?
What is the role of a factual witness?
An expert witness owes their primary duty to:
Who should you direct your answers to while being cross-examined?
Which one of these questions would likely be disallowed as part of any re-examination?
You are being cross examined in relation to a contract you had with Mr Jones. Cross examining counsel asks: “Mr Jones was thinking about your contract during your meeting with Mr Jones, wasn’t he?”. What is (likely) the best response?
During your cross examination, the barrister from your side stands up to say something. Do you:
You finish responding to a question and cross-examining counsel stares at you without saying anything. Do you:
Cross examining counsel asks you a complicated question which you don’t fully understand. Do you:
You finish answering a question and you see the judge is writing some notes. Do you: