WELCOME TO AMICUS
YOUR DIRECT LINK TO EXPERTS IN FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY
Amicus is a growing consortium of forensic psychiatrists providing an easy link between barristers and expert witnesses and report writers in the field of psychiatry. Members are chosen for experience and excellence in their chosen area and adherence to the Code of Conduct for Expert Witnesses set out in the Judicature Act 1908. Typical areas of expertise include Court reports relating to fitness to stand trial and the insanity defence, however a wide range of other mental health factors may have a bearing on Court processes, both civil and criminal.
Our members have experience in Youth, District, Family and High Court jurisdictions as well as the appellate Courts. A number of civil forensic needs including immigration reports and worker’s compensation are available. As with all expert witnesses, our primary duty is to the Court, and we work to provide unbiased information in accordance with national and international standards.
DR IAN GOODWIN
DR DAVIN TAN
DR CALEB ARMSTRONG
COMMONLY REQUESTED EXPERT REPORTS INCLUDE:
The list below shows some of the most common requests for reports our psychiatric experts perform for the Courts.
Adult psychiatric reports (e.g. fitness to stand trial, insanity)
Elderly psychiatric reports
Offenders with Intellectual Disability
Child/adolescent psychiatric reports
Developmental Immaturity
Forensic psychiatry expert witness reports
Mental Health Act Second Opinion Reports
Mental health tribunals
Anxiety and depression
Psychosis including schizophrenia
Personality disorders
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Capacity to Instruct
Impact of mental health upon parenting
Post-natal depression and puerperal psychosis
Immigration Reports
Testamentary Capacity
Sexual Offending Risk
Dementia
Head Injury
Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) matters