About the Firm
Independent Country Expert Witness Evidence
Providing tribunals, Scottish and UK solicitors, counsel, and applicants with independent, source-verified country expert evidence in asylum and human rights proceedings.
Country Report Expert is an independent human rights research panel and expert witness provider delivering objective country of origin information (COI) reports for UK immigration, asylum, and deportation appeals — with a primary focus on instructing Scottish legal aid practitioners and Scotland-based asylum proceedings before the Immigration and Asylum Chamber.
We accept instructions from Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) funded solicitors, England & Wales Legal Aid Agency (LAA) representatives, privately funded firms, and NGOs. Every report complies with Practice Direction 9 before the Immigration and Asylum Chamber.
Our Values
Absolute Objectivity & Independence
Our duty is explicitly to the court or tribunal. Opinions are formed based strictly on verified country documentation, free from political influence or institutional outcome bias.
Empirical Rigour
Every claim made in a country report must be anchored to credible primary or secondary sources, academic publications, reputable NGO logs, or verified local field observations.
Cultural & Local Literacy
Our specialists include native linguists, historical researchers, and regional experts who understand localized political nuances, dialectical differences, and community dynamics.
Procedural Precision
We do not produce generalized geopolitical essays. Our reports are custom-tailored to answer specific legal questions under UK immigration rules, Practice Direction 9, and human rights standards.
Institutional Reference and Framework Compliance
Country Report Expert maintains rigorous academic and procedural standards aligned with Practice Direction 9, tribunal procedure rules, Scottish Legal Aid Board guidance, and established expert witness frameworks for UK immigration and asylum proceedings.