Course focus

Local Authority Support for People from Abroad Conference

Date:
25 November 2010
Venue:
Hallam Conference Centre, London
CPD:
5.5

Training programmes

Local Authority Prosecutions

Alternative date:

10th September 2010 - London

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This course is ideal for newly qualified solicitors, those new to the field of prosecutions, also to Legal Executives and those who regularly prosecute for Local Authorities

The course will help you to:

  • Feel confident with procedural issues
  • Understand the paperwork and the importance of preparation
  • Tackle weak cases
  • Deal effectively with the defence
  • Fulfil your responsibilities with aplomb
  • See the case from beginning to end

The day will cover in detail:

  • Code of Practice for prosecutions
  • Checking authorisations and reviewing evidence
  • Drafting Information
  • Transforming a weak case into a successful prosecution
  • Preparation for a hearing
  • Objecting, handling and dealing with defence applications
  • Obligations of the defence advocate

" As a newly qualified solicitor I found this course extremely useful and informative. The tutor was very good & very knowledgeable" - "Very useful indeed and very relevant to local authority practice "

Kieran Rahal, Mansfield District Council - Deborah Nuffall, Ribble Valley Borough Council

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