Anthony Donne QC and Jeremy Wright, delivered this interesting and very practical seminar.  Emphasis was placed on case scenarios looking at these topics raise for practitioners in court on a regular basis.

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A handout to this seminar can be downloaded please contact tmccarthy@2kbw.com

Russell Pyne gave a lecture entitled Some Recent Developments in Criminal Law.  His talk dealt with a variety of changes, including those in abuse of process arguments, procedure, bail, disclosure and bad character.

Elisabeth Bussey-Jones talked about Issues and Developments in Sexual Offences.  Elisabeth considered what impact the Sexual Offences Act 2003 has had and looked at case law since that act.  In particular she considered intoxication and the issue of consent.  She also talked about the operation of Sections 75 and 76: the evidential and conclusive presumptions.

The talk was attended by solicitors, CPS lawyers and other professionals.

A full handout covering all topics discussed can be downloaded.  Please contact daren@2kbw.com

Anthony Donne QC spoke on "Cross Admissibiltiy of Counts/Bad Character".

Jeremy Wright gave "An Overview on Hearsay and Recent Changes".

The event was attended by members of Dorset CPS and members of 2KBW.  The event ended with an interesting question and answer session looking at practical problems being faced by members of the profession.

Handouts to these talks can be downloaded.  Please contact daren@2kbw.com for details

This lecture dealt with changes to The Criminal Procedure Rules and other recent changes.  Subjects covered include Prosecution/Police interviewing of named defence witnesses, The Bribery Act 2010, The Prosecution role in sentencing, Goodyear directions,  live links for the defece and changes to the PCMH form.

A handout to accompany this talk can be downloaded.  Please contact daren@2kbw.com for details.

This update looked at Hearsay, witness anonymity, judicial bias, bad character, disclosure of pre cons of prosecution witnesses, refreshing the memory, bail curfews, alibi notices, violent offender orders.

Changes in Youth Sentencing by Paul Dugdale. This dealt with the major changes which came in to force on 30/11/09 in relation to Youth Sentencing.

Handouts to accompany these talks can be downloaded. Please contact daren@2kbw.com for details.

A talk aimed at bringing people up to date with areas affected by changes in legislation and case law. It includes abuse of process, confiscation, sentencing guidelines, terminating rulings and a practical guide to Goodyear indications.

An overview of Prison Law by Sukwinder Dhadda.

This details the various hearings, the relevant procedure and the applicable regulations.

Handouts to accompany these talks can be downloaded. Please contact daren@2kbw.com for details.

This seminar was a shared event with the Crown Prosecution Service

Advocacy – Trial Preparation by William Mousley and Adam Feest. This provided a guide to the drafting of indictments and a brief overview of the complex area of disclosure.

Football and Criminal Law by Nick Hawkins CPP Hampshire.

This talk looked at Football and Criminal Law from a practical perspective. It looked at Prosecution Policy and guidelines on football related offences. The relevant legislation was reviewed as well as evidence and procedure, particularly in relation to banning orders.

Handouts to accompany these talks can be downloaded. Please contact daren@2kbw.com for details.

An informal lecture to Bournemouth Crown Prosecution Service on disclosure and drafting indictments by William Mousley and Adam Feest.

Handouts to accompany these talks can be downloaded. Please contact daren@2kbw.com for details.

New Issues in Criminal Law in the Magistrates’ Court by Ben Long and Jeremy Barton.

This provided an update of the entire criminal process from the police station through to sentencing.

Handouts to accompany these talks can be downloaded. Please contact daren@2kbw.com for details.