Course description
This webinar will help to build on existing knowledge for cases where it has become necessary to challenge decisions made by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority by making appeals to the relevant Tribunal.
It will address both the statutory framework and rules relating to appeals but will also provide practical guidance and tips about evidence gathering, process and presentation.
The webinar is presented by Neil Sugarman, managing partner of GLP Solicitors, who is a member of the Law Society Personal Injury Panel, an APIL fellow and executive committee member, and a member of Headway.
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Training Course Content
Introduction
This webinar will help to build on existing knowledge for cases where it has become necessary to challenge decisions made by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority by making appeals to the relevant Tribunal.
It will address both the statutory framework and rules relating to appeals but will also provide practical guidance and tips about evidence gathering, process and presentation.
This webinar is suitable for practitioners who have a basic understanding of criminal injuries compensation law and may have some experience of making applications under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
What You Will Learn
This webinar will cover the following:
- The background - dealing with the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority
- The story so far - steps leading to appeal and the issues
- Statutory framework and timescales
- Drafting and lodging Notices of Appeal and Grounds
- Preparation of bundles and evidence
- Consideration by the Tribunal Judge
- Tribunal Rules, Directions and Practice Notes
- Case Management and interim hearings
- Expert evidence
- Preparation for final hearings and listing
- Format of the hearing and the panel
- Delivery of the Decision
- Statements of Reasons and Judicial Review
- Making of awards and the imposition of trusts
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