Join these five comprehensive, one-hour sessions available online or on-demand. They are designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule, allowing you to enhance your practice over lunch. Ensure ethical compliance and refine your professional skills with updates and practical guidance on the very latest on bail applications, sentencing, evidence, parole, proceeds of crime, and name suppression. Excel in your practice with this essential knowledge.
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Attend the full series and earn 5 CPD hours
If you register for the full series as a live online product after the date of an individual session, you will be sent the recording for the sessions that have passed. Alternatively, you can register for individual sessions by following the links below.
Bail Applications in Focus
Friday, 23 August 2024
When the consequences of a misstep in a bail application could result in undue stress for your client – don’t take the risk. Ensure you’re up to date with the latest knowledge and procedural know-how. Breakdown key pain points in the application process, from bail after being charged to extradition and understand how best to provide a comprehensive and well-supported argument for your client.
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Attend and earn 1 CPD hour
1.30pm to 2.30pm Bail Applications in Focus
Get your bail applications right. Ensure that you are up to date with all the essential bail applications, both the law and processes which are crucial for all criminal lawyers. Gain crucial knowledge as you explore:
- Bail after being charged
- Bail after committal
- Bail pending sentence
- Bail pending appeal
- Extradition bail
- Bail following a charge of murder
- Bail for ‘scheduled’ offences
Presented by Mane Allen, Lawyer, Mane Allen Lawyers
Learning Objective:
- Understand the bail application process and different bail scenarios
Chair
Richard Marchant, Barrister, Regent Chambers
Presenters
Richard Marchant, Barrister, Regent ChambersRichard typically appears in the District and High Courts on a range of criminal litigation. He has extensive experience in prosecuting regulatory cases. Also appearing as defence counsel and as Amicus (appointed by the Court to assist the trial Judge). He has a particular expertise in criminal jury trials, disciplinary proceedings and coronial inquests. He was formally a partner at the Crown Solicitor's office in Auckland for 20 years. During his last five years at the firm he was Chairman of the firm's board. He has prosecuted over 25 homicide trials as lead counsel and assisted in the prosecution of Q v Chris Kahui and Q v Anthonie Ronnie Dixon. He continues to prosecute serious crime as a panel member for two Crown Solicitor's offices. Since leaving Meredith Connell he has been appointed by the Governor General as a Commissioner of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission. The Commission’s Genesis arose out of the Erebus Inquiry. Its purpose is to investigate serious accidents and incidents in order to make recommendations to ensure transport safety. The Commission is the only ongoing commission of inquiry in the country’s history.
Mane Allen, Barrister, Mane Allen Lawyers
Mane practices mainly in the criminal jurisdiction in both the District and High Court. She has appeared on a range of cases and also appears as Amicus matter. She was at the Public Defence Service Manukau office starting as a Law Clerk and progressed to Deputy Office Public Defender for a number of years. She left PDS in 2019 to join the private bar and practices predominately in the South Auckland Courts. She was recently appointed as Co-president of the Pacific Lawyers Association which seeks to promote, mentor and support Pasifika lawyers and students in the legal profession and advocate for issues affecting the Pasifika community she serves.
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Proceeds of Crime in Focus
Friday, 30 August 2024
Ready to enhance your courtroom agility? As serious fraud trends continue to rise with the advancement of technology, ensue you’re prepared to navigate the difficult terrain ahead. Examine recent cases highlighting the dangers of misunderstanding and explore the power of evidence in enhancing your clients’ odds of obtaining a favourable outcome. Get the strategies you need to robustly advocate for your client in proceeds of crime cases and guarantee the best possible resolution for each unique circumstance.
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Attend and earn 1 CPD hour
1.30pm to 2.30pm Proceeds of Crime in Focus
Benefit from a detailed look at how to navigate proceeds of crime applications. Gain an overview of crucial legislation, review key decisions, and catch up on the latest updates as you consider:
- The low threshold for restraining orders
- Proof of significant criminal activity and issue estoppel
- Profit forfeiture quantification
- Claims for relief
- Settling with the Commissioner
Presented by Yvonne Mortimer-Wang, Barrister, Britomart Chambers
Learning Objective:
- Gain insights into proceeds of crime and its legal implications
Chair
Katie Hogan, Barrister & Solicitor, City Chambers
Presenters
Katie Hogan, Barrister & Solicitor, City ChambersKatie graduated BA/LLB(Hons) in 2000 and, after beginning her litigation career in a large commercial firm, joined Meredith Connell in 2006 where she became an Associate in 2012. In 2015 with her young family she moved to Samoa to act as legal consultant to the Attorney-General. At the same time, Katie was part of the team that successfully bid for the new Manukau Crown Solicitor’s warrant. She returned to New Zealand and began working for Kayes Fletcher Walker as a senior Crown prosecutor in late 2015. Katie joined the Independent Bar and became a member of City Chambers in 2018. Katie has in excess of 18 years’ trial experience and works for both prosecuting entities and defendants in a wide spectrum of serious cases. Criminal Proceeds is a particular specialty of Katie’s. She serves on the NZ Bar Association Criminal Committee, the NZLS Litigation Skills Programme, and is a member of a number of government prosecution panels.
Yvonne Mortimer-Wang, Barrister, Britomart Chambers
Yvonne is a Barrister at Britomart Chambers. She is an experienced criminal and civil litigator with particular expertise in serious fraud, commercial (‘white-collar’) crimes, proceeds of crime, civil fraud, regulatory, disciplinary proceedings and investigations. Yvonne is a board member of New Zealand Asian Lawyers, and co-chairs its litigation committee. She is also a co-chair of the Advocacy Committee of the New Zealand Bar Association. Yvonne is a member of the prosecution panel for the Serious Fraud Office, and has been appointed counsel assisting in High Court and Supreme Court proceedings. Before Britomart Chambers, Yvonne most recently held tenancy at Shortland Chambers. Prior to that, she worked as a Crown prosecutor at Meredith Connel, where she also acted for government clients in civil proceedings. Yvonne has a degree in Law and Commerce (Finance) from the University of Auckland and a Master of Public and International Law from the University of Melbourne with First Class Honours. Yvonne was the 2016 Arthur Watts Fellowship intern at the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (London) and an Inner Temple Pegasus Scholar (London) in 2018.
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Name Suppression in Focus: Ensuring a Fair Trial and Doing Evidence Better
Friday, 6 September 2024
Name suppression orders and social media have created the perfect storm—where anyone publishing a suppressed name can be brought before the court, but actually identifying the responsible party poses significant challenges. Join us to explore critical questions such as when does name suppression apply, and how can we better protect witnesses and complainants? Get the information you need to limit exposure and uncover strategies for safeguarding privacy in this complex landscape. Don’t miss this essential session for staying informed and compliant in the digital age.
1.30pm to 2.30pm Name Suppression in Focus: Ensuring a Fair Trial and Doing Evidence Better
Explore the balance between proactive name suppression and reactive takedown orders. Examine recent decisions and benefit from a discussion on ciritical issues, including:
- Examining recent High Court and Court of Appeal decisions on name suppression acknowledging that the law is not keeping up with modern day methods of publication, such as publication on a social media platform
- Being the fence at the top of the cliff and thinking ahead rather than the ambulance at the bottom: Name suppression vs take down orders
Presented by Jacinda Younger, Barrister and Solicitor, Square Legal Chambers
Learning Objective:
- Understand the complexities of name suppression orders in the digital age, including when they apply and the challenges of enforcing them on social media
- Gain insights into recent legal decisions, the risks posed by social media, and strategies for proactively safeguarding privacy and ensuring fair trial rights
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD hour
Presenters
Jacinda Younger, Barrister and Solicitor, Square Legal ChambersJacinda has been in practice since 1998, initially in general practice before specialising in criminal law as a barrister in 2001. Her practice began in Whanganui, then adding an office in Palmerston North where she stayed after the legal aid changes a decade ago. She is a PAL4 qualified legal aid provider and regularly appears in jury trial and appellant matters. Her favourite aspect of criminal law is section 106 discharge without convictions, which she has specialised her private practice in for the last 10years, not having one declined in that period. Her most striking case in section 106 is successfully gaining a discharge without conviction for two young offenders facing an aggravated burglary charge in 2019. Jacinda considers her strength as being a strategic thinker and that this probably developed over the last 25 years juggling a law practice, training her dressage stallion from a foal to Grand Prix (Olympic level) dressage (also a NZ first), running a busy horse stud and raising two girls who she also trains in dressage and who are national dressage champions in their own right now. “If you don’t think forward in problem solving, then the house of cards falls down pretty quickly!”
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Criminal Appellate Practice in Focus
Friday, 13 September 2024
Appeals are an integral part of the criminal justice system. Running an appeal requires a different set of skills and knowledge. Ensure you have access to the right guidance and resources and are fully prepared to tackle criminal appellate advocacy.
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD hour
Learning Objective:
- Delve into appellate engagement with the Criminal Procedure Act, recent case law, and challenges related to evidence in criminal cases
Chair
James Carruthers, Barrister, Mills Lane Chambers
1.30pm to 2.30pm Criminal Appellate Practice in Focus
Are you up-to-date with the latest developments in appellate engagement with the CPA? Join David PH Jones KC who will cover recent case law and current issues. He will also discuss how best to conduct an appeal and strategies to achieve the best results.
Presented by David PH Jones KC, Barrister, David PH Jones KC
Presenters
David PH Jones KC, Barrister, David PH Jones KCDavid Jones commenced his legal career at Meredith Connell in 1982 as a prosecutor. He went to the independent bar in 1987 and has concentrated on criminal and civil litigation. David has been a member of the Crown prosecution panel since 1988 and was a member of the Serious Fraud Office prosecution panel for over 10 years. He was appointed Queen's Counsel in 2005.
James Carruthers, Barrister, Mills Lane Chambers
James is an experienced criminal lawyer with particular expertise in appellate advocacy. He has handled well over 150 matters in appellate courts, the vast majority as lead counsel in the Court of Appeal. He has also led dozens of jury trials and provided advice on a wide range of criminal, regulatory, and public law issues. Before joining Mills Lane, James spent six years at Meredith Connell and another six at Crown Law. In between times, he served a Pegasus Scholarship at Doughty Street Chambers in London, and obtained a BCL from Oxford with a focus on constitutional and human rights law.
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Parole in Focus
Friday, 20 September 2024
Parole being denied, strict release conditions and inadvertent violations are just some of the consequences to your client if you're not across the latest updates and developments in parole matters. Don’t risk being ill-prepared in navigating these proceedings effectively. Draw upon real life case examples are you examine section 26 application strategies, eligibility criteria and find out what it takes to create compelling submissions. Don’t leave your client vulnerable and improve your professional approach now.
Don't let a lack of knowledge result in denied parole or unnecessarily stringent release conditions that could lead to inadvertent violations and severe legal repercussions.
Being unaware of the latest updates and developments on Parole could significantly impact whether someone's destiny lands them in or out of jail, determining whether they are released or not. The lack of awareness may lead to denied parole or unnecessarily stringent release conditions for clients, potentially resulting in inadvertent violations and legal consequences. This could mean being denied parole or facing stricter release conditions, leading to unintended violations and legal issues for clients. Join us to gain a deeper understanding of parole intricacies and improve your professional approach. Explore parole proceedings, including evidence rules and witness roles. Learn valuable insights for Section 21 hearings, from preparation and advocacy to client management strategies. Discover Section 26 application strategies, covering eligibility criteria, compelling submissions, and rehabilitation through real-life case studies.
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Attend and earn 1 CPD hour
Learning Objective:
- Gain practical knowledge about parole proceedings, evidence rules, section 21 hearings, section 26 applications, and effective advocacy strategies before the Parole Board.
1.30pm to 2.30pm Parole in Focus
- How do you best advocate for your client in a forum where they do most of the talking?
- Section 21 hearings
- Preparation
- The usual pathway to parole – understand the programmes
- Working with case managers
- Client expectations
- Your written submissions
- Effective advocacy during the hearing
- Telling their story / humanizing your client and emphasizing rehabilitation efforts, risk factors, and positive changes
- Media interest
- Section 26 hearings
- Is there enough time to make the application?
- Your written submissions
- A release on parole – now what?
- The release process
- Tips to navigate the initial reintegration into the community
- Post progress / monitoring hearings
- Variation or discharge of special conditions of release
- Recall
- Responding to the recall application
- What’s the best strategy?
- A viable release proposal
- What’s next when the final recall order has been made?
- Case studies
Presented by Frances Iggulden, Barrister, City Chambers
Chair
Mane Allen, Barrister, Mane Allen Lawyers
Presenters
Frances Iggulden, Barrister, City ChambersFrances commenced as a barrister sole at City Chambers in 2018 specialising in criminal defence work of all forms. Frances has 15 years post admission experience and joined City Chambers from another well established and well regarded set of chambers, having worked with senior barristers practising exclusively in criminal law since 2012. Since 2019 Frances has specialised in representing clients before the New Zealand Parole Board on a range of matters including seeking release, applications to vary or discharge special conditions of release and responding to recall applications. With her in depth knowledge of the Parole Board’s expectations Frances is able to advocate effectively and successfully for her clients in this setting. Frances also regularly provides support and guidance to other counsel as they and their clients prepare to appear before the Parole Board.
Mane Allen, Barrister, Mane Allen Lawyers
Mane practices mainly in the criminal jurisdiction in both the District and High Court. She has appeared on a range of cases and also appears as Amicus matter. She was at the Public Defence Service Manukau office starting as a Law Clerk and progressed to Deputy Office Public Defender for a number of years. She left PDS in 2019 to join the private bar and practices predominately in the South Auckland Courts. She was recently appointed as Co-president of the Pacific Lawyers Association which seeks to promote, mentor and support Pasifika lawyers and students in the legal profession and advocate for issues affecting the Pasifika community she serves.
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