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From HHJ H.'s Staffordshire vs XXX judgement, 17.07.2020
I found Mr. Calisto to be an excellent expert witness. Again, he was not in any way dogmatic. He demonstrated clear professional curiosity and is clearly authoritative in his field. His evidence was appropriately cautious. He recognised the limits of what science can and cannot tell us and he was very open and willing to consider the range of alternative scenarios and possibilities which were put to him. He was also willing and alive to the possibility of an unknown cause.
However, despite extensive cross-examination and exploration, he remained clear and firm in his ultimate conclusions.
Central Bedfordshire Council vs F & Ors [2022] Â Â Â Â Â Â High Court Judge
Mr Calisto is a Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon from the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, and an honorary senior clinical lecturer at Oxford University. He continues a long tradition of excellence in this field from that hospital. I had not heard him give evidence before. He originally deferred giving evidence because he was unwell, and came back later to assist the Court when he had recovered. His contribution was worth waiting for.