Which is relevant in what way?
You said: "It’s not questioning a professional that is wrong, it is questioning a professional opinion. If you disagree with a doctor’s opinion, you get a second opinion, from another doctor."
http://miscarriageofjustice.co/index.php?topic=10156.msg488689#msg488689The Portuguese officials did just that in my opinion the professional Amaral lurched from one botch to the next ... the dogs ... the mess made of using the forensic results without any clear understanding of them ... the precipitate making Kate and Gerry arguidos with nothing to support it but I think spite and desperation. The icing on the cake though must have been getting caught mouthing off to the press about disregarding evidence,
In my opinion he was obviously found wanting or he never would have been sacked ... so he was given his marching orders and a competent professional was drafted in to take his place.
Exactly as you advocated in your post.