Expert Witness Consultancy
Contact: Mr Gordon Thomson 68 Carden Place Queens Cross Aberdeen AB10 1UL	Tel: 0845 371 1211 Fax: 0845 371 1311 Email: info@nationwidewitness.com Web site: www.nationwidewitness.com

Other offices offering expert services

Edinburgh, Glasgow

Experts in branch

Mr Gordon Thomson

Mrs Kathryn Thorndycraft

Mr John H Butler

Specialist areas of work

DOCUMENTARY/RECORDED EVIDENCE   forensic document examination (counterfeit documents/forgeries)   computer file/text recovery   handwriting forensic analysis   handwriting/signature identification/comparison   video analysis/enhancement   photograph analysis/enhancement HUMAN IDENTIFICATION SERVICES   finger/palm/sole print identification PHYSICAL EVIDENCE COLLECTION/ANALYSIS/INTERPRETATION   scenes of crime/event examination   scenes of crime/event photography/video/plans   illegal drugs/substances   illegal drugs production   cannabis growing   drug trafficking   firearms identification/testing   weapons: knives/non-firearm   fireworks/pyrotechnics   fire/arson/explosion investigation WITNESS SERVICES   witness statement taking/process serving LAW/POLICE ISSUES   police/custody/detention issues   assault by police officer MEDICINE (GENERAL)   general medical practice MUSCULO-SKELETAL INJURY/DISEASES   foot/ankle injuries/surgery   hand/wrist/upper limb injuries/surgery   whiplash injuries PSYCHIATRY   psychopathology/psychiatric disorders   trauma sequelae (psychiatry including personal injury)   personality disorders/psychoses   criminal behaviour   psychiatric assessment   offender assessment (psychiatric)   dangerousness/risk assessment (psychiatric) PATHOLOGY AND RELATED SERVICES   DNA identification PSYCHOLOGY   clinical psychology   child psychology/behaviour   occupational/industrial psychology   occupational stress   behavioural psychology   addictions/compulsions (psychology)   anxiety disorders/depression (psychology)   trauma (psychology)   accident victims (psychology)   rape/sexual abuse victims (psychology)   post-traumatic stress disorder (psychology)   forensic psychology/investigative psychology   offender assessment (psychological)   fitness to plead (psychological assessment)   mental disorder (psychological assessment)   neuropsychology   psychological testing   psychometry PERSONAL INJURY/FATAL ACCIDENT   personal injury causes   road traffic accidents (personal injury)   armed forces/police activities (accidents)   violence and aggression management TELECOMMUNICATIONS   mobile/radio telephones   mobile phone analysis/interrogation   CCTV systems COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)   computer technology   computers   computer hardware/firmware   systems analysis   systems management   data recovery (computer systems)   computer software/operating systems   operating systems/interfaces   virus protection (computers)   hacker protection   computer crime COMPUTER APPLICATIONS   computer communication/networking   WWW/Internet   computer evidence   computer forensic applications   computer records as evidence   computer-generated information as evidence VEHICLE FORENSIC EXAMINATION   fire/explosion (vehicles) ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT/OFFENCE INVESTIGATION/RECONSTRUCTION   road traffic accident reconstruction   accident scene reports/plans/photographs/videos (RTAs)   driver factors (RTAs)   vehicle factors (RTAs)   police speed traps/radar (RTAs)   speed assessment/analysis (RTAs)   skid marks (RTAs)   vehicle braking (RTAs)   emergency vehicles accidents   motorcycle accidents   multiple vehicle/motorway accidents   pedestrian accidents   vehicle/cyclist collisions   vehicle/pedestrian collisions MARINE TRANSPORT   fire/explosion (marine)   collisions/capsizings/sinkings OFFSHORE/OIL/GAS INDUSTRY   diving (offshore)   offshore operations

Experience of

Giving evidence in court (as verified by referee)

Willing to do

Acting for pursuer, Acting for defender

Types of work - instructions/reports/court appearances
Average number of instructions per year:	1,500
Number of court appearances in the last three years:	500
Number of reports in the last three years:	3,000

Trained

In the legal aspects of report writing and giving evidence in court

Geographical areas of work

Scotland, England

Professional qualifications and accredited experience

Mr Gordon Thomson: Advanced Police Examinations (1985), HNC Police Studies (1989), Advanced Detective Training (1990), Surveillance Training National (1992), Command of Scottish Crime Squad Drugs Wing Branch(1991-5), Director of Drug Consultancy Company(1998-), 12 years' experience in drug trafficking matters Mrs Kathryn Thorndycraft: Authorised by Secretary of State for Scotland re Criminal Procedure Act (Scot) 1995 to report on handwriting and document examination and attend court as an expert witness, trained and worked with Grampian Police Identification Bureau Mr John Butler: BSc (1974), MBA (1997), CEng , FHEA , CITP , Fellow of the British Computer Society

Membership of other professional bodies

Scottish Drugs Forum, Scottish Investigators Forum, Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators, Institute of Road Traffic Engineers, National Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists, Forensic Science Society, National Association of Document Examiners

Languages

French

EXPERT EVIDENCE

Gateway service to the legal and insurance professions to a wide range of expert witnesses. We retain expert witnesses in the fields of drug trafficking, road accident investigation and reconstruction, handwriting and document examination, fingerprint analysis and crime scene evidence. We also retain experts to cover medical and non-medical disciplines including fire investigation and firearms, which are all carried out by accredited experts. In addition, we carry out inclusive investigations into incidents such as vessel sinkings and major incidents where a multi-discipline team of investigators and experts are required. We also maintain a database on illicit drug values.