During this two day course, you will examine the relevant law, evidence and procedures that are essential for any expert acting in criminal proceedings. Delegates will consider their duties and responsibilities to the court in relation to Part 33 of the Criminal Procedure Rules 2005.

You will also learn about disclosure, the importance of continuity of evidence and how to maintain professional objectivity and impartiality.

Key Learning Points

• Criminal law/Overview of a criminal prosecution
• The Criminal Procedure Rules, legislation and codes of practice
• The relevance of the Human Rights Act 1998
• Recognising different types of evidence, including oral, documentary and real evidence and issues relating to the admissibility of hearsay and evidence of bad character
• Distinguishing between facts, inferences and opinion
• Best practise standards in recordkeeping and note taking
• The role of the expert witness and the duties owed by an expert to the court

Course Cost - £550 + VAT

2010 Course Dates

To Book

Please contact Bond Solon on 020 7549 2549 for further details or to book a course.