Being a Higher Rights Criminal Advocate - Update Your Knowledge

Introduction

Being a higher-rights advocate is arguably one of the most demanding roles in the legal profession. Many advocates will need to keep up to date with developments at the police station, Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court and above, alongside a busy case load.

This virtual classroom seminar is designed to keep you at the forefront of developments in the Crown Court, ensuring that your knowledge of the law, evidence and sentencing is as up to date as possible.

What You Will Learn

This live broadcast will cover the following:

• Jury notes - recent guidance
• Voyeurism - case law on the interpretation of this new offence
• Guilty pleas - improper comments from the bench?
• Directing the jury in sexual offences - guidance on “myths” generally which require a direction for the jury
• Minimum sentencing in firearm cases - what will amount to “exceptional circumstances”?
• Sexual communication with a child - use of undercover officers
• Inconsistent verdicts - the latest from the Court of Appeal on when it will interfere with a jury’s verdict
• Sentencing in serious assault cases - guidance on what constitutes “serious harm” and “prolonged and persistent”

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.