Vulnerable witness advocacy
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About the webinar
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS. ETHICS & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
CPD Points: 1.5
This seminar will discuss the definition of a vulnerable witness in the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW) and the provisions in the Act that allow for the use of pre-recorded evidence and provide for other alternative means of giving evidence. The seminar will particularly consider the way a complainant’s evidence is adduced in the Child Sexual Assault Program operating in some NSW courts. There will also be some discussion of Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) provisions that may be relevant to the evidence of a vulnerable witness. Finally, the seminar will cover relevant provisions of the Equality before the Law Bench Book and some findings of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
Presenter: Philip Hogan
CPD accreditation
Information for lawyers and barristers
If this educational activity is relevant to your professional development and practice of the law, then you should claim 1.5 MCLE/CPD points per webinar or 12 units for the full series. Practitioners are advised to check with the CPD governing body in their jurisdiction for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Find out about interstate accreditation.
Prerequisites
None
Delivery style
This is an online webinar. Once enrolled, you will be provided a link to the recording and can watch on demand.
Full series registration
CLICK HERE to register for the full series (8 webinars)
Further enquiries
- T +61 2 9351 0248
- E law.events@sydney.edu.au
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...Recording release date: Thursday, 25 May 2023
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