Course Outline:
Professionals may find themselves giving evidence on behalf of their organisation. Often, witnesses feel that they are on trial. Doubt may be cast on the witness’s experience, notes, method of investigation and the procedures followed.
This course is designed to demystify the process of giving evidence. It will explain the roles of different people in the hearing, the order of events, the roles of different people in the hearing, and the procedures for giving evidence. The techniques lawyers use to cross-examine will be explored in practical role-play, with feedback from the trainer.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- The roles of the various people in court/tribunal
- The procedures and process of giving evidence
- How to prepare for giving evidence
- How to give clear, honest and impartial testimony
- How to prepare for giving evidence
- Techniques lawyers use in cross-examination and how to handle them
- Role-play to gain experience in being cross-examined, and to receive detailed feedback
Course Details:
- Duration: 1 day
- Public course format and fee: Virtual | £295 + VAT
- In-house course format and fee: Virtual or face-to-face | Call for details
- Qualification: Can be taken as part of APCIP (Advanced Professional Certificate in Investigative Practice) – Course fee does not include assessment or registration fee* needed to take the qualification. This has to be purchased separately to training
*To enrol on the APCIP programme, there is a registration fee with ICA of £360 + VAT per candidate. This non-refundable fee is payable up front at the time of booking your first module. You can book the programme one module at a time. The fee includes:
- Registration with ICA
- Marking fees for the 4 assessments
- Assessment board meeting
- Award of the certificate
Book below if you want to attend a public course. Please call 020 7549 2549 or email info@bondsolon.com to discuss or book an in-house course.