Public PSC Elective / Introductory Level CPD (6 hours): Magistrates Court Workshop
Advocacy, Bail, Plea and Preparation
Using case studies and role play delegates will have the opportunity to practise and develop their advocacy skills within the context of typical Magistrates Court scenarios. The emphasis will be upon learning by experience so as to equip delegates with the confidence to assess and improve their performance every time they make a Court appearance.
Delegates will learn how to:
- Prepare quickly and thoroughly
- Deliver effective bail applications
- Structure and advance effective pleas in mitigation
- Recognise what it is the Court needs to know
The Workshop will include details of:
- New arrangements for sentencing
- New Probation Reports
Workshop Contents
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Bail applications
- Typical objections
- Criteria for granting bail
- How to prepare a quick application for bail
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Advocacy skills review
- Preparation for hearing
- Prosecution opening
- Examination in chief
- Cross-Examination
- Closing
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Mitigation and the sentencing process
- Changes after April 2005
- New forms of Probation Report
