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Also known as ‘surviving the witness box’, this intensive
course is delivered by a mixture of practitioners and
lawyers. Participants learn about the options available to
them in court; people’s roles; how to write reports taking
account of the judicial protocol; pre-proceedings preparation
including acquiring essential knowledge of the judicial case
management procedures, including the Public Law Outline
which will be implemented nationally from April 2008;
what is, and what is not, evidence; and how to deliver oral
evidence through cross-examination.They investigate a
complex case and come to their own conclusions about
what orders, if any, they should apply for.They are then
individually cross-examined for up to 30 minutes by an
experienced family law solicitor.The course is suitable for
all staff irrespective of role and experience. It is particularly
effective with multi-agency groups and workers from
overseas.
Learning outcomes cover:
- The principles governing the family proceedings courts.
- The range of court orders available in child protection
and their application.
- Appropriate orders to meet the individual needs of
children.
- The principles of anti-discriminatory practice in working
with the courts.
- The difference between evidence and fantasy, fact and
opinion.
- How to compile professionally written statements.
- Presenting evidence orally in a professional manner and
acquiring essential skills in surviving cross examinations.
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