Communicating Statistical Evidence in Public Inquiries and in Court
Many public inquiries have a strong statistical element. I have been part of dedicated statistical teams assisting the Bristol Royal Infirmary Inquiry into child heart deaths, the Shipman Inquiry into the serial murderer, and the Infected Blood Inquiry into contaminated blood and blood products. I will talk about the challenges of preparing and communicating complex statistical evidence, particularly when the families of victims are sitting in the front row.
My experience has been with inquiries in which the importance of statistical evidence is recognised early, and becomes highly valued. This is not always the case, either in inquiries or normal courts.
Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter FRS OBE, University of Cambridge
Fellow - free to attend
Non fellow - £10