Bond Solon published its 2025 Expert Witness Survey on 7 November 2025. The report offers an important snapshot of expert witnesses’ views on artificial intelligence and how they are currently incorporating AI into their work. It also serves as a timely reminder for practitioners to set clear boundaries when instructing experts, particularly regarding the permissible use of AI when handling client information.
In response to Question 9, “Have you used artificial intelligence in your role as an expert witness?”, 20% of experts confirmed they had used AI, representing a 10% increase compared with the previous year.
Question 10 invited those who had used AI to describe the technology adopted, the aspects of their expert work it supported, their reasons for using AI and the extent to which it assisted them. These detailed explanations, outlined in Appendix 1, offer valuable insights into the range and depth of AI use among respondents.
Question 12 posed the following scenario:
<p class="news-text_emphasize">“A solicitor insisted on providing an expert witness with a draft expert report generated by AI. Would you accept such an instruction?”</p>
86% of experts surveyed said they would not accept an instruction on this basis. More detailed commentary can be found in Appendix 2, where respondents reiterate their clear professional obligations in this context.
Further sections of the survey address additional themes:
The survey underscores a rapidly evolving landscape in which expert witnesses are beginning to integrate AI into their work while remaining cautious about its boundaries. Although usage of AI is increasing, the strong rejection of AI-generated draft reports reflects a clear commitment to maintaining professional independence, evidential integrity and established standards.
