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

Criminal Law Update

This course is part of a rolling programme enabling criminal law solicitors to keep up to date with developments in criminal investigations, criminal law, procedure, evidence and sentencing. The material is continually being revised and re-written and covers all aspects of the criminal process from investigation to appeal. It includes examination of developments in legal aid and costs, includin......
 

An up-to-date overview of the key principles of Criminal Evidence. The course aims to present the impact of recent developments in the law of evidence within a practical context. It is particularly topical as the radical changes brought about by the Criminal Justice Act 2003 come into effect, and the courts begin to interpret the new law. Topics will include: Disclosure - the new statutory re......
 

Persuasive advocacy may be the product of learning and experience. The purpose of this course is to give practical advice and assistance on aspects of advocacy in criminal proceedings from preparation to presentation. Cover will be given to each of the skills listed: The Application for Bail The Opening Speech Examination in Chief Cross - Examination Re-Examination Expert Evidence ......
 

This is a structured two day course designed for those practitioners wishing to gain a good practical grounding in this field. It is suitable for Trainees, Newly Qualified solicitors and paralegals who have had little or no grounding at the academic stage, for those returning after a career break and those wishing to change specialisms. Introductory concepts Commencing a prosecution Ethics ......
 

¡°Will I get bail?" is one of the most frequently-asked questions by clients. "Will the suspect get bail?" is also a common question raised by complainants. Whether you prosecute or defend, there have been numerous changes to the law on bail, both at the police station and in the courts. This course looks at the changes so far, how defendants and witnesses are effected and further......
 

Alcohol and drug related driving offences have complicated statutory framework around which a wealth of case law interpretation has built up. This course, designed with the needs of the busy practitioner uppermost, is intended to provide both an up to date review of the relevant law and a structure for approaching cases in the field. Aspects covered include. Reasonable cause to suspect Powe......
 

This course aims to assist lawyers working in local authorities to represent their client departments to best advantage in the wide range of hearings in which Local Authorities are involved. Advocacy is considered a skill which, to be properly effective, must be integrated into the whole of the dispute resolution process. The course will cover: Special issues when representing Local Authoriti......
 

New criminal case law and legislation create an ever-increasing number of traps and dilemmas for the advocate. This course will identify these particular areas of difficulty and provide the tools and up to date information enabling the advocate to deal with these issues confidently and persuasively. Topics covered include:- "Cut-throat" defences PII or fishing expedition Cross e......
 

The law continues to change rapidly and sometimes dramatically. Police station skills need to be honed and adapted almost every year. This course is essential for any practitioner who does not want to be left behind and seeks to deal with some of the most difficult aspects of police station practice, and includes:- Voluntary significant statements; Unlawful interviews and, hearsay evidence ......
 

This course will be invaluable in bringing experienced youth court advocates right up to date with youth court practices, procedures and sentencing. The new provisions in the Criminal Justice Act 2003, including the juxtaposition of the ’dangerousness’ provisions and grave crimes, will be given detailed attention. The Youth Justice Bill (due for commencement April 2007) which will mak......
 

For experienced criminal practitioners this course has been designed to refresh and develop existing skills by coupling a 2003 police station update overview together with a selection of specially devised more detailed workshops that will consider a wide range of current practical issues and applications. This will include:- Law, skills and practice update materials An overview of the crimi......
 

This course brings lawyers right up to date on changes to procedure, evidence and sentencing in magistrates¡¯ courts. It will include: 1. Case Management and Criminal Procedure Rules 2. Bad character and recent case law 3. Hearsay and recent case law 4. Disclosure 5. Sentencing Criminal Justice Act 2003 (CJA) - General provisions - Discounts for guilty pleas - Community orders and breaches the......
 

Building on the success of our previous legal aid supervisor courses, this substantially revised programme is pitched at those who are already experienced supervisors. The course is a blend of the latest developments in the legal aid system and some more advanced management materials. The course will cover the most topical issues and provide an invaluable forum for specialist practitioners who ......
 

Abuse of process is a key tool for defence lawyers and its rapid growth will continue with the coming into force of the Human Rights Act 1998. The course looks at how abuse can arise and be identified, the procedure for arguing abuse in the court and the remedies available. It looks at the interplay between abuse, s78 PACE and the European Convention, and considers the major historical cases to......
 

All those involved in the delicate and complex area of Public Law Children Act proceedings will have had experience of the increasing use of and reliance upon experts by all parties and the courts. The outcome of a case will often turn on the opinion of an expert. Dealing with the questions of when, how and who to instruct, as well as the question of how to deal with the expert evidence once ob......
 

The Human Rights Act has already wrought a number of changes in this complex and difficult area of work, and it continues to do so. Confidentiality of public law proceedings is under scrutiny. Major changes have occurred with regard to S.38(6) assessments and the funding of these. All these are vital for the practitioner to understand. This course will deal with the issues that impact on day to......
 

Whether acting for parents, grandparents or another third party, practitioners must be aware of the latest developments in this increasingly specialised field. The Human Rights Act impinges on all that we do. The Adoption and Children Act and the Civil Partnership Act have been implemented. The private law programme is upon us. The enforcement of contact and the participation of children in pro......
 

Children of substance misusing parents are at significantly increased risk of experiencing physical abuse and neglect. The frequency of parental substance abuse in child care cases is an increasing issue before the courts. This course will provide an understanding of the issues surrounding parental drug and alcohol misuse and child care:- Substance Use or Misuse? Brief Summary of effects of......
 

The Adoption and Children Act 2002 makes fundamental changes to adoption law and practice, sweeping away major areas such as freeing for adoption. There are also important changes to the Children Act. This course will re-state those aspects of adoption law which remain in place, but will also look at the new Act in detail including:- Placement for Adoption and Placement Orders Adoption by U......
 

The "intractable" contact dispute can be the toughest nut for the family lawyer to crack and pretty devastating for the parties and the children too. This course spends half the day examining what nutcrackers are available to the practitioner and the courts, looks at the torrent of case law on the subject and grapples with the vexed question of how to make the contact order work once ......
 

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