A panel discussion and lecture delivered by Jeremy Brier KC of Essex Court Chambers, HHJ Milwyn Jarman KC and Dr Richard Latham, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist. The session will explore the stress reaction of witnesses when in court, and the impact this can have upon advocacy and case preparation.
Event details
Location: Gray’s Inn / Online
Date and time: Monday 15 June, 5.30pm
Registration location: Benchers’ Entrance
Who can attend: Students (Gray’s Inn student members only) and barristers within 3 years of Call
Dress code: Smart casual
Cost:
- Students (Gray’s Inn student members only) and barristers within 3 years of Call: £10
- Barristers £12
- Online – open to Circuit students and TQLs only: £6
Booking
Book online via the Gray’s Inn Online System (GIOS).
Booking opens: Monday 30 March
Booking closes: Thursday 11 June
Qualifying Sessions
Qualifying Session (QS): 1 QS/CPD
This event qualifies as Qualifying Session for student members and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Barrister members of the Inn
Theme:
Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law
Prep for Pupillage, Career Development and Wellbeing
Learning aims:
1. Understand the psychological impact of trials and witness handling on witnesses and defendants.
2. Consider the impact of the stress/trauma of trials on the quality evidence provided by witnesses.
3. Consider implications for advocates when preparing/delivering XX and XC of witnesses.
This QS relates to the following elements of the Professional Statement for Barristers: 1.3, 1.10, 1.17, 2.6, 3.1, 4.1
Preparation required: No
Interactive: No
To be awarded the QS for this event you are required to join the event on time and stay for the full duration of the event. Please enter your full name when joining the event so that we can record attendance and update the QS records accordingly. This can take up to two weeks.
Please see Qualifying Sessions for further information.