Course description
At some stage in your career you will have to deal with a ‘vulnerable witness‘, be it because of PTSD, ADHD, Asperger's syndrome, learning disabilities, speech or hearing impediment, age or immaturity to name but a few.
This handy 1 hour introduction will give you an insight into the law and how to deal with and question a vulnerable witness. Topics discussed will include ground rules hearings and how to prepare for them, how to conduct the questioning with a degree of rapport and ensure it is at the right pace, avoiding how or why questions, avoiding tag or directive questions, identifying the behaviour of the witness so as to avoid distress, the law post R v Lubemba, and much more.
The webinar is presented by Ian Kelcey, a highly experienced solicitor-advocate and Joint Chair of the Law Society Criminal Law Committee.
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Training Course Content
Introduction
At some stage in your career you will have to deal with a ‘vulnerable witness‘.
A witness can be vulnerable for a number of reasons be it PTSD, ADHD, Asperger's syndrome, learning disabilities, speech or hearing impediment, age or immaturity to name but a few.
This webinar will give you an insight into the law and how to deal with and question a vulnerable witness.
What You Will Learn
This webinar will cover the following:
- Every case is unique
- What is a ground rules hearing and how do you prepare for it?
- How to conduct the questioning with a degree of rapport and ensure it is at the right pace
- Identify the key issues in the case and prepare a chronology
- How to signpost your questions
- Avoiding how or why questions
- Avoiding tag or directive questions
- Avoiding statements described as questions
- Identifying the behaviour of the witness so as to avoid distress
- Directing you to source advocacy materials that will assist
- Exploring the law post R v Lubemba
Expenses
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