Course Outline:
The course will cover the procedures in giving evidence, the order of events, the roles of different people in the court and the process of giving evidence. The morning session is designed to demystify the process of giving evidence. In the afternoon delegates will experience being cross-examined by a lawyer on the basis of case studies or statements/policy files/logs from completed cases or training exercises.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- The procedures, order of events and roles of those in the adversarial system
- How to prepare for giving evidence
- 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 give clear, honest and objective evidence
- The importance of being able to show RIPA (and/or Police Act) compliance
- The importance of effective planning, briefing and post-operational procedures
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.