Peaceful Protestors & Public Order - A Guide for Prosecutors

Introduction

The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 has brought about numerous amendments to Part II Public Order Act 1986.

Additionally, there have been several decisions from the senior courts examining the conflicts between ECHR human rights and the prosecution of protestors. This is a fast-moving area of law.

This virtual classroom seminar will guide you through the key legislation and case law to ensure you are completely familiar with the current law, whether it be obstructing the highway, aggravated trespass, criminal damage, or non-compliance with police directions during a protest.

Now includes the new s4B POA 1986 - a must for practitioners from police station reps to Crown Court Advocates.

What You Will Learn

This live broadcast will cover the following:

• The most important and most recent decisions from the senior courts
• Other useful cases law
• The first hearing and case management
• Dealing with inadmissible evidence
• Common misunderstandings by LIPs and how to deal with them
• The press and citizen journalists
• Reacting to contempt or disorder in court

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.