Review of a sports-related expert report

When it is needed

When a report contains a disputed explanation of an event, conflicts with materials or needs assessment by a specialist in the relevant field.

What we examine

• The full expert or specialist report.
• Calculations, photographic tables, recordings and other appendices.
• Programmes, technical documents and source examination materials.

Materials to prepare

• The report with all appendices and original questions.
• Available materials that the author had.
• Original recordings, programme and equipment documents relevant to the dispute.
• An observations list identifying pages and circumstances to be checked.

Sample questions

• Does the examination's specialism match the questions and objects supplied?
• Are the source materials sufficient for the findings made?
• Were the sport, training stage, programme type and significant session conditions considered?
• Are methods for checking key assertions and limitations of the data used shown?
• Which findings are supported by the results and which require clarification or further examination?

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How the work is carried out

1. We will identify the report's specialism and the specialist knowledge needed.
2. We will check source data, method applicability and the reasoning behind key findings.
3. We will prepare a reasoned review and questions to clarify disputed statements.

Result

A written review substantively analysing particular passages, supporting its observations and defining the limits of checking.

What affects the conclusions

A multidisciplinary report may require several relevant specialists. A review does not guarantee a change to a judicial or sporting decision.

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