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Planning to be an expert witness? Here’s what to do. 

Posted by: Rebecca Phillips, Posted on: 2 June 2025 - Categories: Appeals, Environment
Expert witness at inquiry

Rebecca Phillips, the Planning Inspectorate’s Interim Chief Planning Inspector gives us information on how to be the most effective expert witness for everyone’s benefit.

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