PTSD and Being Triggered: A Matter of Opinion (Evidence)?

1 August 2024

Defence practitioners may have found themselves in a position where a non-expert prosecution witness gives evidence about the complainant having Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or being ‘triggered’.  The question is whether such evidence is admissible?

Aamina Khalid, a second six pupil at 5KBW has written a commentary and the article can be read here: https://www.5kbw.co.uk/resources/view-article/ptsd-and-being-triggered-a-matter-of-opinion-evidence

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