by Ashlie Cox
McCollum Consultants, the UK’s leading provider of clinical expert witnesses, is proud to highlight its dedicated Criminal Division, reinforcing its commitment to delivering authoritative medical expertise in complex criminal cases. With a team of highly experienced medical experts, McCollum Consultants provides clear, independent, and evidence-based medico-legal reports to both prosecution and defence teams. The Criminal Division plays a crucial role in assisting law enforcement agencies, legal professionals, and forensic teams, ensuring the accurate interpretation of medical evidence within the justice system.
Expert Leadership in Criminal Casework
Heading the division is Ashlie Cox, Head of Criminal Casework, who brings extensive expertise from her role as a national adviser on the Forensic Medical Advice Team (FMAT) at the National Crime Agency. During her time at the FMAT, Ashlie provided expert guidance on forensic medical issues in major crime investigations, injury interpretation, and medical malpractice cases. Her deep understanding of medico-legal practices ensures that McCollum Consultants delivers the highest standards of expert witness services in criminal proceedings.
Ashlie commented:
“Forensic medical evidence is a critical component of the criminal justice system. Our team of medical experts is dedicated to providing clear, robust, and independent assessments that support investigations and legal proceedings. At McCollum Consultants, we are committed to enhancing the understanding and application of medical evidence within the justice system.”
Commitment to Excellence in Forensic Medical Evidence
Richard Williams Lees, Chief Executive of McCollum Consultants, stated:
“Our Criminal Division has been deeply involved in critical casework over the past year, and this initiative formalises our commitment to supporting the justice system with expert forensic medical analysis. We provide expert witness services to Coroner’s services, UK police forces, the National Crime Agency (NCA), UK prosecution services, and defence lawyers. Our experts have contributed reports in cases involving homicide, gross negligence manslaughter (GNM), serious assaults, sexual assaults, and road traffic collisions (RTCs). Medical evidence plays a pivotal role in criminal cases, and a trusted team of specialists is essential for objective, high-quality evaluation. This reflects our dedication to upholding the highest standards in medico-legal reporting and expert testimony.”
Supporting Law Enforcement Through Training & Expertise
Beyond casework, the Criminal Division is actively engaged in training and knowledge-sharing initiatives. McCollum Consultants will deliver specialist training to law enforcement agencies’ Major Crime Teams, focusing on:
- The role of medical expert witnesses in criminal investigations
- Best practices for gathering and interpreting medical evidence
- The distinction between expert advisers and expert witnesses
Get in Touch
For more information about McCollum Consultants’ expert witness services in criminal investigations, please contact: Ashlie Cox – ashlie@exp-w.com.