Pre-Charge CPIA Engagement - What Does it Mean for Criminal Lawyers?

Introduction

The Attorney General's new guidelines on disclosure came into effect on 31 December 2020.

They represent a revision and expansion on the old document, updated to cover developments in the senior courts and a pro-active approach to case management.

This virtual classroom seminar will cover what this means for both prosecution and defence lawyers as well as police station representatives.

Where the Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Act 2022 or the Judicial Review & Courts Act 2022 have implemented changes to legislation, the course will include these updates where relevant to subject matter.

Now updated to include changes to the Criminal Procedure Rules and the Criminal Practice Directions 2023.

From October 2022, LAA defence funding for Pre-Charge Engagement can be self-granted and it is not means-tested. The Sufficient Benefit test is easily satisfied, making this a source of revenue where the client is released on police bail or Under Investigation.

What You Will Learn

This live broadcast session will cover the following:

• What is pre-charge engagement?
• What is pre-trial engagement?
• Why introduce it?
• Which cases are suitable?
• What is a prosecutor expected to do?
• The defence - do you have to participate? Can non co-operation be used against you?
• What is in it for me? The advantages and disadvantages of pre-charge engagement
• How do I get paid as a defence lawyer?

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.