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Expert Evidence in Immigration and Asylum Cases

Expert evidence can be a pivotal factor in the success of immigration and asylum cases. Understanding how to effectively instruct experts and ensure their reports address the critical issues is essential for legal practitioners. This webinar delves into the duties of legal representatives when instructing an expert, the various types of experts that may be involved, relevant legal authorities on expert evidence, and practice directions of the Tribunal concerning expert evidence. Offering practical tips and examples, this session is designed to ... See more

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Criminal Evidence 2023

with Colin Beaumont

This 1-hour webinar will consider important High Court and Court of Appeal decisions dealing with evidential issues – loss of evidence, adverse inferences, inconsistent statements at trial, text messages etc. It will also consider the new PET Form (January 2023) to be completed following a ‘not guilty’ plea at the Magistrates’ Court stage.In addition, there will be consideration of the burdens and standards of proof and the evidential relevance of the recently produced Code of Practice in relation to the extraction of electronic materia ... See more

257 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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A 2022 Update on the Law of Evidence for Trial Advocates

with Colin Beaumont

This course has been specifically created for those lawyers who do their trials in the Magistrates' Court. Not a bad idea in these difficult times for criminal legal aid lawyers. You may have already done a few or you may be experienced in this area. Whatever your level there is always something new to learn. This webinar will give you some tips on trial advocacy and update you in important areas of evidence. The following topics will be considered:1 – The relevance and admissibility of evidence – the different methods by which evidence may ... See more

5

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Evidence in Domestic Abuse Cases

with Olwen Davies

This webinar looks at recent case law dealing with evidence in domestic abuse trials; Such trials may have no complainant and prosecutors will be keen to prove the accusation relying on other evidence. Defence practitioners will be concerned to challenge admissibility or weight on behalf of the defendant.This webinar is aimed at advocates from both sides; It may also be valuable for police station reps who want to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a case as a preliminary to advising on interview strategy.During this bite-size webinar lectu ... See more

4.3

257 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Rebuttal Evidence

with Craig Budsworth

Delivered by experienced lecturer Craig Budsworth of Accident Exchange, this 30-minute session will consider rebuttal evidence in credit hire.Those new to this area of law will benefit from a practical discussion of what a rebuttal is in the context of credit hire and why this is so important for credit hire operators, whilst more experienced practitioners will gain a greater understanding of the Rates that are available in the market and will receive guidance on how to rebut evidence which does not comply with the established case law.During t ... See more

74 Users Enrolled

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Surveillance Evidence

with Nicky Carter

In recent years surveillance evidence has become an increasingly valuable weapon for insurance companies representing defendants; covert surveillance can negatively impact a claimant’s credibility, undermine their claim or even result in the claim being dismissed entirely.Therefore, it is essential that all practitioners are up to speed with this aspect of personal injury practice.This session, delivered by PI solicitor and lecturer Nicky Carter, will examine the latest arguments and issues raised by surveillance evidence. Consideration will ... See more

4.5

107 Users Enrolled

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Evidence - 12 Points You Need to Know

with Colin Beaumont

Essential for anyone advising clients regarding difficult issues at the police station, in the office or at Court, this session will examine some important everyday dilemmas which criminal practitioners face and will offer advice on how to how to handle such situations effectively.This course provides a practical discussion of the relevance and admissibility of evidence and will explain the res gestae exception to the hearsay rule.Delivered by experienced lecturer Colin Beaumont, this course will deal with the interests of justice e ... See more

4.7

206 Users Enrolled

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Collection and Retention of Evidence in Criminal Proceedings

with James Parry

During this bite-size webinar criminal practitioner and experienced lecturer James Parry will provide viewers with an overview of the provisions that apply to the collection, retention and disclosure of unused material. James will also offer guidance on the tactics which can be used to overcome failures to properly disclose such material.The collapse of two high profile rape cases due to a failure by the prosecution to make proper disclosure of unused material which substantially undermined the prosecution case and the subsequent review ... See more

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133 Users Enrolled

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Collecting Evidence

with Alison Joyce

The collection of evidence is crucial to the ultimate success or failure of any clinical negligence claim. This course, delivered by experienced clinical negligence practitioner and lecturer Alison Joyce, will offer practitioners practical guidance on how to approach the investigation of a clinical negligence claim and will suggest hints and tips which you can use in practice to ensure success. This course will consider the various sources of information available in clinical negligence claims including complaints documentation, inciden ... See more

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99 Users Enrolled

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The Law Evidence and Practice of Breach Proceedings

with Colin Beaumont

Essential for all criminal practitioners seeking to refresh their knowledge in this area, this course will explain the important provisions of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 relating to breaches and will be of interest to anyone having to deal with these issues at Court. Offering an easily digestible approach to practical evidential issues, experienced lecturer Colin Beaumont will ensure that practitioners are aware of the main distinctions between Youth and Adult proceedings and will provide a clear break-down of legal burdens in this area. In ... See more

4.3

223 Users Enrolled

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Cohabitation Disputes - Gathering Evidence in Support of a Claim

with Safda Mahmood

Part 1 - Gathering Evidence in Support of a Claim Cohabitation disputes are on the increase, and consequently, practitioners need to be aware of the nature of the evidence to establish their case. This session will consider both primary and secondary evidence, as well as what needs to be proved. Part 2 - Is a Joint Tenancy Joint in Every Way? This session will examine the common mistake both lawyers and clients make surrounding the position with joint tenancies. In particular, it will cover the position with holding the shares in a joint te ... See more

4.8

234 Users Enrolled

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Excluding Evidence as a Remedy for Non Compliance

with Olwen Davies

Last year’s Court of Appeal decision in Boardman 1 Cr. App. R. 504(33) offers a remedy to advocates confronted with evidence served late in the day or on the day of trial itself. Boardman reinforces the need for robust case management even if the price be that the prosecution case collapses. It also has a warning about CPIA disclosure. The course sets out the following: The need to ensure directions are complied with What you must do if you can’t comply What you must do if your opponent does not comply How to deal wi ... See more

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153 Users Enrolled

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Top Tips in Family Law Advocacy - Calling Evidence

with Safda Mahmood

During this session viewers will receive advice on the practicalities of preparing for and calling evidence in injunction proceedings. This will also apply when acting in child proceedings. In addition, Safda Mahmood will offer guidance on how practitioners can improve both their examination-in chief and cross examination skills.

4.3

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Care and Assistance Claims - How to Evidence and Value Them

with Rebecca Greenstreet

Aimed at both personal injury and clinical negligence practitioners, this course will offer a practical discussion of the issues which arise when bringing or defending claims for care and assistance. This course aims to provide an overview of the types of care which can form part of a claim and the way in which such a claim is valued. In addition, this course will also cover the difficulties which can arise when valuing a care claim and how to guard against these. Essential for civil practitioners seeking to refresh their knowledge on this he ... See more

4.5

123 Users Enrolled

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Tackling Expert Evidence

with Olwen Davies

Winning a trial does not depend solely on good advocacy. It also depends on knocking out your opponent’s evidence, whether by stopping it being admitted or undermining its weight. Aimed at prosecution and defence practitioners; from paralegals instructing experts to advocates challenging them, this course looks at Part 19 Criminal Procedure Rules concerning expert evidence, and how to use it to neuter expert evidence. This course considers the following: Where can I find Part 19 for free? The contents of Part 19 What must a par ... See more

4

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Expert Evidence and the Criminal Procedure Rules

with Olwen Davies

Winning a trial does not depend solely on good advocacy. It also depends on knocking out your opponent’s evidence, whether by stopping it being admitted or undermining its weight. Aimed at prosecution and defence practitioners; from paralegals instructing experts to advocates challenging them, this course looks at Part 19 Criminal Procedure Rules concerning expert evidence, and how to use it to neuter expert evidence. This course considers the following: Where can I find Part 19 for free? The contents of Part 19 What must a par ... See more

5

229 Users Enrolled

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Lost Evidence Unused Material and Abuse of Process

with Olwen Davies

The law on abuse of process is riddled with urban myths and misunderstandings. Aimed at prosecution and defence advocates, whether new to trials or those seeking a summary of recent developments, this course aims to put matters straight so advocates can concentrate on tactics which are more likely to be successful at trial than immediately raising abuse. This course will cover the following: The definition of abuse of process; R.(Ebrahim) v Feltham Magistrates’ Court; Mouat v. D.P.P. [2001] 1 W.L.R. 1293 DC Where to f ... See more

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130 Users Enrolled

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DNA Evidence - What does it actually prove

with Olwen Davies

Many people believe the presence of DNA at a crime scene or on a suspect by itself proves guilt. But it isn’t that simple. Two recent decisions give clear guidance on the significance of the presence of DNA in what can be a confusing area prone to urban myths. Aimed at people new to criminal law, advocates who seek an update on recent case law and police station representatives, this course will consider the following: Digest Bryon- The significance, or not, of DNA on moveable objects Digest FNC – A much more convincing prosecu ... See more

4.5

199 Users Enrolled

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