Expert Witness Profile

Areas of work
All aspects of general entomology, insect identification, domestic and agricultural entomology, insect pest control, pesticide science, agricultural chemicals, pesticide drift and pollution, insect conservation and habitat management, related consumer and environmental protection issues, health and safety legislation.

Qualifications
BSc(Hons) degree in Zoology and Botany, PhD degree in Entomology, Member of the Association of Applied Biologists, Registered in the Expert Witness Directory (ex. Law Society Directory) and in the UK Register of Expert Witnesses.

• Association of Applied Biologists

• Expert Witness Directory (ex. Law Society Directory of Expert Witnesses)

• UK Register of Expert Witnesses

David Kendall is an independent Consultant with 30+ years professional experience as a Research Scientist and Lecturer in entomology and pest control for University, Government and Commercial Organisations, and as an Examiner in biological sciences for the University of Cambridge Local Examining Board (National Curriculum and Overseas GCE and GCSE examinations). Previously, he was a Senior Entomologist (Principal Scientific Officer) with the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. He has been a practising Expert Witness since 1995, providing inspections and written reports on 3-4 cases per year (including Joint Reports), with several appearances in court to give oral evidence.

• Date of Birth: 25 Dec 1943
• Published Technical Reports & Scientific Papers: 200+
• Expert Witness Reports (since 1995): 3-4 per year
• Prepared to work anywhere in the UK
• Willing to accept Legal Aid work
• Fees: details on request

• Preliminary technical advice
• Inspection and research
• Provision of expert opinion

• Conference with counsel
• Report preparation (including Joint Reports)
• Attendance at trial