CFBA Dog Law Legal Expert witness team

Telephone us on 0845 644 5993 email us registrar@cfba.co.uk for details or click on the expert witness link below.

Understanding Dog Law and witness

An expert witness is an individual who possesses specialised knowledge through skill, education, training, or experience beyond that of the ordinary person or juror, and whose knowledge will aid the triers of fact (jury, judge, arbitrator) in reaching a proper decision.

The CFBA has some of the most experienced canine experts in the United Kingdom. Below is a list of our experts and the areas in which they specialise though many are experienced in all of the following areas:

Colin Tennant FCFBA MA Professional Practice in Canine Behaviour & Psychology
(Chairman ) Expert witness in criminal & Civil law  
Throughout the UK
Colin specialises in the Dangerous Dogs Act. He is an Ex-Police Officer and is trained in witness statement compilation, evidence delivery,interview techniques and opinionating in dog behaviour, training and people relationships with their dogs. assessing dogs temperaments for court.

All the below practise Canine Behaviour Solutions & Training

Charlie Clarricoates FCFBA East Anglia Region

Expert witness in dog behaviour and all aspects of human/dog relationships and assessing canine temperament for court.

Derek Williams MCFBA North Wales & North West England

Derek served 25 years with the Cheshire constabulary and as a dog handler. He works and in all aspects of Canine Law and is a temperament assessor. He advises the RSPCA and other organisations on canine welfare.
Ross McCarthy MA Professional Practice in Canine Behaviour & Psychology
London and the South East

Expert witness in all canine behaviour and human/dog relationships and assessing canine temperament for court. Ross has worked on numerous Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and the Dog Act 1871 cases in addition to many others.

Sue Williams BA hons MCFBA North West

Sue specialises in animal care and is an expert in breeding, dog mental development and she is a temperament assessor. She also advises a number of welfare organisations.

Sara Munke MCFBA South East

Sarah BA hons specialises in Rescue having been a centre manager for 30 years. her expertise in assessing temperament and understanding human canine interrelationships is second to none. She is Manager of Chiltern Rescue.

Dr David Sands FCFBA

Can assess dogs for temperament and, if required and appropriate, provide expert reports and film evidence in order to defend owners in both Magistrate and High court cases. Assessments are made both in home and walk environments or in secure compounds. David has twenty years of court experience and has acted as an expert witness following instructions by clients, legal practice, the police and courts.

Rachel Bean MCFBA VN  North West

Rachel is a trainer animal veterinary nurse with 20 years service. Any medical matter on dog law she can act upon and especially where it relates to Behaviour.

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