COURSE LIST – 2021
1 - The Sentencing Act 2020 (in force – December 2020)
2 – The Domestic Abuse Act 2021
3 – A 2021 Legislation Update
4 - The Criminal Procedure Rules 2020 and the Criminal Practice Directions (in force – Oct. 2020)
5 - A Criminal Law 2021 Update
6 - The Criminal Bills Assessment Manual (CBAM) (the latest version – October 2020)
7 - The Criminal Legal Aid Manual (CRIMLA) (the latest version – October 2020)
8 - The Crown Court Fee Guidance Document (the latest version – October 2020)
9 – The Billing of Criminal Legal Aid work in 2021 (this course will include all of the important amendments introduced in 2020)
10 – The Duty Solicitor at the Police Station in 2021
11 – The Duty Solicitor in the Magistrates’ Court in 2021
12 – Exercising your Higher Rights of Audience in 2021
13 – Sentencing Update in the Adult Magistrates’ Court – 2021
14 – Sentencing Update in the Youth Court – 2021
15 – Evidence and Disclosure issues in 2021 (including digital strip searches of mobile phones/tablets/computers etc – Case-Law/Legislation/Guidance/Criminal Procedure Rules
16 – The ‘Sex Offender Register’ and Sexual Ancillary Orders
17 – Completion of the PET FORM (preparation for an effective trial) in the Magistrates’ Court or the PTPH FORM in the Crown Court – all issues for consideration following a ‘not guilty’ plea
18 – Bail Applications/Remands in Custody and the Plea in Mitigation – Youth Court/Adult Magistrates’ Court/Crown Court
19 – Finding your way around the Youth Court
20 – Finding your way around the Adult Magistrates’ Court
21 – 25 criminal cases that will make you a more effective criminal practitioner
22 – Death by dangerous driving and other serious road traffic offences
23 – Careless driving/notices of intended prosecution/failing to furnish statutory statements of ownership and other tricky road traffic areas
24 – Evidence for Criminal Trial Advocates
25 – Advising suspects at the Police Station stage
26 - Alcohol, Drugs and the Driver – Advising at the Police Station/Magistrates’ Court/Crown Court
27 - Abuse of Process/Hearsay/Bad Character – the legislation and the very latest case-law
28 - Sexual Offences Generally – Advising at both Police Station and Court
29 - Appeals – Crown Court – Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) – High Court
30 - Evidence – Res Gestae – Expert Evidence – Unfairly Obtained Evidence – etc
31 - The Law, Practice and Procedure of Breach Proceedings – Youth Court/Adult Magistrates’ Court/Crown Court
32 - A Legal Quiz – 100 things you really ought to know in 2021 – (100 Questions with 3 multiple-choice answers per question)
33 – The Sentencing Council – An examination of important documents issued by The Sentencing Council
34 – Passing your Portfolio and getting through your Critical Incidents Test
35 – The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and the Codes of Practice made pursuant to it