Name: An introduction to the Advocate's Gateway
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An introduction to the Advocate's Gateway

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Description

Few people have heard of the Advocate’s Gateway.

The concept behind the Advocate’s Gateway is to make lawyers and judges more effective communicators in order that vulnerable or young people can participate in court proceedings and that young defendants or vulnerable defendants may have a fair trial, notwithstanding the difficulties their youth or disabilities impose upon them.

During this course experienced practitioner and lecturer Olwen Davis will offer guidance on how the Advocate’s Gateway can dramatically improve viewer’s communication with, and the participation of, young and vulnerable people within criminal justice system.

What you'll learn

On completion of this course you will:
- Understand what the Advocate’s Gateway is
- Be familiar with what will be required of advocates in the future when they appear in front of trained benches
- Know how to adapt to the changes which are being introduced
- Feel confident when defending your client’s rights or if you prosecute, protecting your clients rights
- Know how to improve the way in which you communicate with the client and how to improve the client’s ability to communicate with you

Requirements

Watch 1 hour recorded webinar
This course provides one CPD point.

Who is the target audience?

This course is primarily aimed at those practicing in the Crown Court. It will also be of interest to those who come into contact with child witnesses or vulnerable people within the criminal justice

Course Content

Recorded Webinars

Webinar- An Introduction to the Advocates Gateway

00:57:08

Webinar, written and recorded by Olwen Davies, worth 1 cpd point

Documentation

Slides- An Introduction to the Advocates Gateway

68 Pages

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Olwen Davies

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Admitted in 1990, Olwen is freelance solicitor-advocate with extensive experience in both defence and prosecution work from the magistrates' court to the Court of Appeal. Olwen has lectured at post- graduate level and has presented many CPD courses for the legal profession, the police, Health and Safety Executive and others. Olwen is the co-author of Jordan's Criminal Practitioners Guide to the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and is an avid supporter of Save UK Justice and the campaign to stop cuts to legal aid and the criminal justice system.

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