Central Law Training
Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester, Plymouth, United Kingdom
http://www.clt.co.uk

Prison Law

Greatly increased numbers in prison and overcrowding mean prisoners’ rights are as important as ever, despite public prejudice and negative political attitudes. Prisoners have legitimate grievances. But to tackle them requires specialist legal knowledge. This course examines the main principles of prison law, reviews avenues for redress and details procedures especially of disciplinary and......
 

Just how far can they go? Defence lawyers must be in a position to advise their clients as to the powers of the police. Did they have the power to arrest your client, seize their property and search their premises? Topics covered include: Powers to stop and search Powers of entry, search and seizure The codes of practice and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act Powers of arrest Detent......
 

2006 has seen a continued drive by the authorities in the UK towards the seizure and confiscation of assets, representing the proceeds of crime, whether from criminals acting on their own or those involved with others, particularly in serious organised crime. Practitioners will find that issues relating to restraint and confiscation will feature much more frequently in the cases with which they......
 

This course is a basic guide to the Mental Health Act 1983 suitable for those who are new to this area of law or who have limited experience. It is an essential introduction for prospective members of the Law Society Mental Health Review Tribunal Panel as well as being of general interest to all whose practice brings them into contact with people suffering from mental disorder. Where to find ......
 

The fundamental move from an ¡®input based¡¯ system modelled on hours worked = hours paid, to systems of fixed and graduated fees, will require an immense shift in attitudes, systems and procedures. The drive to complete more cases in a shorter space of time for less money will require fine balancing, not least due to the onerous quality shift required under peer review. This practical course e......
 

This course will guide candidates through the route to successful completion of the compulsory assessments of Magistrates Court Accreditation. It will also set out the law that candidates will be required to demonstrate knowledge of in the portfolio. Topics covered will be: The new Duty Solicitor arrangements - how it all works The new Duty Solicitor requirements - the tests and what is n......
 

This course has specifically been designed for those who are stepping into the role of legal aid supervisor or deputy for the first time. The course has been written with the demands upon supervisors under the SQM and LSC contracts in mind and explains the role of the legal aid supervisor and the management skills needed to be effective. The SQM and contracting ¨C how to ensure compliance with......
 

This practical course will train you to use the techniques of cognitive interviewing. Cognitive interviewing is a forensic tool that uses a series of memory retrieval techniques designed to increase the amount of information that can be obtained from a witness or client by using key principles of how people best recall information. Litigation lawyers in some of the biggest law firms in the UK u......
 

Cross-examination can win cases, but more often it is a reason why cases are lost. This course will assist you to develop and improve your cross-examination techniques through role play, so that you will leave with practical skills that can be put into practice immediately. Topics covered:- Purpose of cross-examination Case analysis Questioning styles Structuring your cross-examination ......
 

The new rules on Hearsay and Bad Character are proving to be ambiguous and difficult to apply in practice. This course is designed to help practitioners pick their way through the minefield with an in depth look at the legislation and all the up to date case law. Areas covered will include:- Is character still invisible How much of the old case law still applies Application of the discret......
 

This course provides a comprehensive overview of health and safety law and practice for local authorities, focusing on the enforcement of criminal health and safety law by regulatory authorities. This course will cover: Introduction to the development and patterns of health and safety law, enforcement, and a review of the present state of health and safety Investigative process/enforcement/......
 

This course will meet the continuing needs of Duty Solicitors to maintain membership of Duty Schemes, fulfilling contracted annual CPD requirements for police station and Magistrates’ court work. The course will include an overview of recent legislation including the Criminal Justice Act 2003. It will also review wide-ranging developments in law and practice including:- Police Station P......
 

This course seeks to address the problems for the lawyer involved in the prosecution or defence of breaches of discipline. Looking at the process from the investigation through a fair hearing to the final decision the day is intended to provide an overview of the process involved in this increasingly common and complex area. Venue - the specialist Tribunal or the Criminal Court Conducting t......
 

The Companies Act 2006, when in force, will make radical changes to the law on directors. There will be a statutory codification of directors’ duties; directors in all types of company will be affected and will require advice on their responsibilities. This course aims to equip corporate and commercial lawyers with a thorough understanding of the new regime and considers in depth the propo......
 

This course examines the legal and practical issues involved in dealing with the most common forms of homicide, including: Practical steps for handling cases at the police station Obtaining expert reports and evidence The law on murder and special defences to the charge Involuntary and gross negligence manslaughter Post Mortems. Coroners and Inquests Corporate killing The new law ......
 

Health & Safety prosecutions are set to increase and penalties will become more severe. This course is aimed at defence litigators, but is of equal value to those who prosecute Health & Safety cases and deals with the legal, procedural and tactical issues arising in a Health & Safety prosecution from investigation to conclusion. It includes:- An overview of the legal framework Investigation......
 

Criminal practitioners are frequently faced with defending clients charged with benefit fraud. Frequently, however, those prosecuting have only a sketchy idea of the benefit rules, and many criminal solicitors, understandably, only have general understanding of the benefit system. A better understanding of the rules that clients are alleged to have broken can be vital in reducing the level of c......
 

Anti-social behaviour orders were first introduced by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to deal with the apparently increasing problem of ¡°nuisance behaviour¡±. It was thought that the existing law was lacking in its ability to impose appropriate criminal sanctions and to provide relatively cheap and available remedies in the civil courts. The amendments made by the Police Reform Act 2002 and the ......
 

This course is aimed at delegates who are responsible for preparing criminal cases for trial. It covers the law and procedure relating to disclosure as well as the legal requirements regarding the form and content of the Defence Statement. Disclosure - first stage - Initial disclosure - Primary disclosure - The schedule of non-sensitive material The Defence Statement - The law - The procedu......
 

The law relating to criminal procedure and sentencing was changed dramatically by the Criminal Justice Act 2003. Many of the major provisions will be coming into effect during 2005. Others are already in force, but are currently being interpreted by the courts, both at first instance and on appeal. This course aims to update delegates on the new framework, making use of practical examples and c......
 

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