CFE – Law — Question 52

Which of the following statements concerning examinations of expert witnesses in most inquisitorial jurisdictions is accurate?

Answer options

• A. Only the judge is permitted to question the expert’s methods or analysis.
• B. The parties determine the scope of the expert’s testimony and the expert’s authority to access certain items of evidence.
• C. Both the judge and the parties determine the extent of consideration to be given to the expert’s testimony.
• D. The parties are usually allowed to raise objections regarding the expert’s biases.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because both the judge and the parties play a role in assessing the relevance and weight of the expert's testimony in inquisitorial systems. Option A is incorrect as it limits questioning to only the judge, which is not the case. Option B misrepresents the role of parties in determining the expert's authority over evidence. Option D is inaccurate since objections about biases may not always be allowed in such jurisdictions.