Legal CPD Courses

The Billing of Criminal Legal Aid 2023

This 1-hour webinar will update you in the things you need to know in order to effectively bill criminal legal aid work in 2023 in the following 4 areas:1 – The Billing of Lower Crime Work – Police Stations, CRM 1, 2 and 32 – The Billing of Lower Crime Work – Magistrates’ Court Work including Duty Solicitor Work3 – The Billing of Crown Court Work (Litigators)4 – The Billing of Crown Court Work (Advocates)The webinar will take you through the relevant Statutory Instruments which increased the fees for all lower crime work by 15% an ... See more

308 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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The Billing of Criminal Legal Aid Work in Higher Courts 2022

with Colin Beaumont

You may be responsible for Billing within your firm and quite familiar with the Billing of criminal legal aid work done at the Police Station, Magistrates' Court and Crown Court but are you as familiar with the Billing of such work in the Higher Courts – The Court of Appeal – The High Court – The Supreme Court – Would you feel confident if you were asked to Bill such a matter?You may the the Litigator or Advocate coming to this for the first time ever, as you now have a case in the Court of Appeal, High Court or Supreme CourtFinding you ... See more

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190 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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The Billing of Criminal Legal Aid Work Update 2021

with Colin Beaumont

This 1-hour Webinar will be of huge relevance to anyone involved at all in the Billing of criminal legal aid work. In addition to the 1-hour recording there will be further material by way of 20 slides. This Webinar will bring you up to date with those things you need to know in order to bill Crown court work successfully in 2021.

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257 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Review of the Criminal Legal Aid Consultation

with James Parry

Includes video, podcast and notes (1 CPD point)

16 Users Enrolled

£ 35 +VAT

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Legal Aid Supervisor a Masterclass

with Mac Mackay

Aimed at those seeking supervisor status, or existing legal aid supervisors who would like to improve their supervisory skills, this comprehensive on-line course has been designed to comply with the following demands:Legal Aid Agency (LAA) – ‘… external training delivery’LAA - 2017 Standard Crime Contract Standard Terms & SpecificationLAA - The Civil Legal Advice Contract Standard Terms 2018, Debt, Housing, Family, Discrimination and Education & CLA Annex 1: 2018 SpecificationLegal Services Commission – ‘key supervisory skil ... See more

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843 Users Enrolled

£ 350 +VAT

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An Update on PACE and the Codes of Practice

with Colin Beaumont

The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and the accompanying codes of practice outline police powers to fight crime and cover stop and search, arrest, detention, investigation, identification and interviewing detainees.They also enshrine the freedom and rights of the public, which is why PACE and the Codes of Practice must be the cornerstone of any legal advisor’s knowledge if they are to adequately advise and assist clients at the police station. Essential for anyone undertaking the Police Station Representatives Accredit ... See more

12 Users Enrolled

£ 100 +VAT

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The Common Offences with Colin Beaumont

with Colin Beaumont

Essential for anyone embarking upon the Police Station Representatives Accreditation Scheme (PSRAS), this 2-hour course will provide a practical discussion of the 11 offences that viewers are most likely to come across at the police station and will examine the more obvious defences in respect of each crime.Delivered by experienced lecturer and former duty solicitor Colin Beaumont, this 2-part course will consider the issues faced by both the legal adviser advising at the police station and the advocate appearing at court. Part 1 wi ... See more

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224 Users Enrolled

£ 165 +VAT

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PSRAS Theory Prep Course

with Matthew Hickling

Click Here to Request an InvoiceThe course is an introductory level and previous criminal knowledge is not a requirement, the entirety of webinars will prepare you to complete the written exam part of the Police Station accreditation. The topics covered in this course are as follows:PSRAS Overview of the accreditation and assessmentsThe Role of Defending the ClientAn Understanding of Criminal Law and ProcedureAn Understanding of the Common CrimesAn Understanding of the Rules of EvidenceA Practical Understanding of PACE and the Codes of Pra ... See more

119 Users Enrolled

£ 500 +VAT

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Navigating Client Rights at the Police Station

with Colin Beaumont

This invaluable 1-hour webinar is designed for police station representatives, both newly accredited and experienced, focusing on the critical aspects of a client's rights and options while under arrest or attending a voluntary interview. Covering a comprehensive list of 15 requests that police may make, including photographs, fingerprints, samples, searches, and interviews, the webinar delves into the legal basis for each request, the client's room for manoeuvre, and the implications of refusal or non-cooperation. Importantly, it addresses the ... See more

328 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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The Pre-Interview Consultation With Your Client

with Colin Beaumont

This informative 1-hour webinar is an essential resource for both new and experienced police station representatives. It offers a comprehensive overview of conducting effective pre-interview consultations, ensuring clients are fully prepared and informed before undergoing police interviews. Key topics include establishing a rapport with clients, clarifying the legal representative's role, analysing the case's strengths and weaknesses, exploring defensive and admission strategies, and meticulously preparing clients for the interview process. The ... See more

318 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Information Gathering and Assessment of the Case Against the Client

with Colin Beaumont

This essential 1-hour webinar is designed for both probationer and accredited police station representatives, focusing on the pivotal initial steps of any criminal case: information gathering and case assessment. It delves into the various sources of information available during the investigation stage, providing guidance on how to assess the value of this information in building a strong defence strategy. The webinar covers key aspects such as interacting with custody officers, analysing the entirety of the custody record, engaging with health ... See more

312 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Important Defences When Advising Clients at the Police Station

with Colin Beaumont

This essential 1-hour webinar is specifically tailored for police station representatives and legal professionals engaged in defence or prosecution, offering a deep dive into the critical aspects of criminal cases. It addresses pivotal questions starting from the adequacy of case disclosure at the police station, through strategic defence considerations including duress, self-defence, and consent. Participants will learn the advantages of presenting defences through prepared statements, navigating the complexities of 'bad character' evidence, a ... See more

271 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Police Station Representative 2024 CPD Bundle

with Colin Beaumont

The Police Station Representative 2024 CPD Bundle is meticulously designed to meet and exceed the Legal Aid Agency's (LAA) requirements for police station representatives. This comprehensive package provides a minimum of 6 hours of targeted continuing professional development, focusing on the latest updates, best practices, and procedural changes relevant to police station representation.This essential CPD bundle covers a broad spectrum of topics, ensuring representatives are fully informed of the latest developments in legislation and practica ... See more

337 Users Enrolled

£ 349 +VAT

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Advising Clients at the Police Station Stage 2023

with Colin Beaumont

This 1-hour webinar has been specifically designed to update you when advising clients at the police station stage. It is, as you know, an extremely important stage in the criminal process and mistakes made early on might be extremely difficult to remedy later. It is important that you have a sound understanding of the legal ramifications of the client having a ‘no comment’ interview. It is also important that you are up-to-date with important amendments to existing legislation which will affect your advice to the client at the police stati ... See more

262 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Criminal Case Law Update 2023

with Colin Beaumont

This 1-hour webinar will consider the following 12 judgements handed down recently by the High Court and the Court of Appeal:1 – Rex v KH (the sentencing of children and young people for sexual offences)2 – Alemi (the position of the High Court upon judicial review of Crown Court decisions)3 – BH and Norwich Crown Court (District Judge accepting jurisdiction on 3 rapes)4 – Soto and Waite (sentencing following increased penalties for driving offences)5 – R v Edwards (credit position where defendant not charged at Magistrates’ Court s ... See more

235 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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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

258 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Criminal Legislation Update 2023

with Colin Beaumont

This 1-hour webinar will bring you up to speed with the important Acts of Parliament currently exercising the minds of criminal lawyers. We are, at present, concerned with the following 4 Acts:- The Offensive Weapons Act 2019- The Domestic Abuse Act 2021- The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022- The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022As you know, all of these Acts have received Royal Assent and are being brought into force on a piecemeal basis via Statutory Instruments.The webinar is hugely relevant because it is so important for anyo ... See more

248 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Offensive Weapons 2023 Update

with Colin Beaumont

This webinar will update you in this very important area of law. It is hugely relevant as such offences occur regularly and involve dealings at both the police station and at court. Important changes have been brought about in this area by the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 e.g. it is now illegal, subject to some fairly niche defences, to have certain items at home!It is important to have an understanding of the corrosive substances that you can have in public and those which you ought not to have in public unless you can show a reasonable excuse. ... See more

255 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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