How to Instruct Cliniscape
Cliniscape accepts medicolegal instructions from solicitors, courts, public bodies, and litigants in person for independent psychiatric assessment and expert reporting in England and Wales.
Who Can Instruct
Solicitors & Barristers
Instructions are accepted from solicitors and barristers acting in criminal, family, civil, and Court of Protection proceedings. Joint instructions from two or more parties are also accepted where appropriate.
Courts & Tribunals
Instructions may be received directly from courts and tribunals requiring independent psychiatric assessment, including the Crown Court, Family Court, Court of Protection, and Employment Tribunal.
Public Bodies & Local Authorities
Local authorities, NHS trusts, and other public bodies may instruct Cliniscape for independent psychiatric assessment, including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) mental health assessments.
Litigants in Person
Cliniscape accepts instructions directly from litigants in person who require independent psychiatric assessment and expert reporting for their own legal proceedings, without the involvement of a solicitor. Reports are prepared to the same professional standard.
What to Include in Your Enquiry
To allow Cliniscape to assess suitability and respond promptly, please include the following information where available. Detailed documentation is not required at the enquiry stage.
The nature of the proceedings (criminal, family, civil, Court of Protection)
The specific questions or issues on which expert opinion is sought
Any relevant court deadlines, hearing dates, or listing windows
Whether the matter is urgent
The name and contact details of the instructing party
Any relevant documentation available at the time of enquiry (optional at this stage)
The Process
Submit an Enquiry
Complete the professional enquiry form below, providing brief details of the matter, the nature of the proceedings, any relevant deadlines, and the opinion sought. Litigants in person may also submit enquiries directly.
Conflict Check & Review
All enquiries are reviewed by Dr Naclad to confirm suitability, scope, and the absence of any conflict of interest. Further information may be requested at this stage before instructions are accepted.
Fee Agreement & Confirmation
Instructions are accepted only following written confirmation of fees, timescales, and terms of engagement. A fee agreement will be provided setting out the scope of the instruction and the basis of charging.
Assessment
A structured psychiatric interview is conducted, with collateral review and critical analysis of contemporaneous records. Assessments may take place at 10 Harley Street, London, or at an agreed alternative venue.
Expert Report
A written expert report is prepared in accordance with the applicable procedural rules (CPR Part 35, CrPR, or FPR Part 25). The report sets out findings, diagnosis, formulation, and opinion, with clear distinction between fact, inference, and professional opinion.
Submit a Professional Enquiry
Use the form below to submit an initial enquiry. All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. We will acknowledge your enquiry within one working day.