Course Outline:
The session is designed to ensure that those who may have to give evidence gain knowledge of the procedures involved to enable them to give a coherent account from the witness box.
The morning session is designed to demystify the process of giving evidence. The procedures, the order of events, the roles of different people in the court and the process of giving evidence will be explained.
In the afternoon delegates will experience both examination in-chief and cross-examination by a solicitor or barrister on the basis of evidential statements or charts from completed cases.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding the procedures in Court
- How to prepare for giving evidence
- The importance of explaining chart construction, including iconography
- How to make appropriate use of supporting evidence, charts, documents and notes when giving evidence
- How to handle unused (including sensitive) material
- Techniques used by lawyers in cross-examination and how to handle them
- How to explain complex information in a way that can be understood
Course Details:
- Duration: 1 day
- In-house course format and fee: Virtual or face-to-face | Call for details
Please call 020 7549 2549 or email info@bondsolon.com to discuss or book an in-house course.