Being a Higher Rights Criminal Advocate - Update Your Knowledge

Introduction

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:

• Credit for guilty pleas - the latest from the Court of Appeal
• Directing the jury in sexual offences
• Minimum sentencing in firearm cases - what will amount to ‘exceptional circumstances’
• Digital disclosure - guidance from the Court of Appeal
• 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.