sch.1C-sec.7Duty of expert [r 429F]

### sch.1C-sec.7 Duty of expert [r 429F] The expert has a duty to assist the court. The expert— is not an advocate for a party to the proceeding; and must not accept instructions from any person to adopt or reject a particular opinion. The expert’s duties under this rule override any obligation the expert may have to— any party to the proceeding; or any person who is liable for the expert’s fees or expenses. (sch.1C-sec.7-ssec.1) The expert has a duty to assist the court. (sch.1C-sec.7-ssec.2) The expert— is not an advocate for a party to the proceeding; and must not accept instructions from any person to adopt or reject a particular opinion. (sch.1C-sec.7-ssec.3) The expert’s duties under this rule override any obligation the expert may have to— any party to the proceeding; or any person who is liable for the expert’s fees or expenses. - (a) is not an advocate for a party to the proceeding; and - (b) must not accept instructions from any person to adopt or reject a particular opinion. - (a) any party to the proceeding; or - (b) any person who is liable for the expert’s fees or expenses.