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.
Thursday, 5 December 2024
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* This interactive online recording includes questions and quizzes requiring critical thinking about the topics, so you have no annual limits to the number of points/hours you can claim with this format of learning. Please verify with your CPD rules
*Original Content was created in September 2024
Learning Objective:
- Gain practical knowledge about parole proceedings, evidence rules, section 21 hearings, section 26 applications, and effective advocacy strategies before the Parole Board.
Parole in Focus
- The application of the rules of evidence
- Witnesses in parole proceedings: Who are they, what evidence can they give and how do they give it
- Section 21 hearings tips
- The importance of thorough preparation for section 21 hearings, including reviewing case law, gathering evidence, and understanding client needs
- Effective advocacy during section 21 hearings
- Client engagement in the process, including managing expectations
- Section 26 applications strategies
- Eligibility criteria, document preparation
- Persuasive submissions, supporting evidence, and potential objections
- Emphasizing rehabilitation efforts, risk factors, and positive changes
- Case studies
Presented by Frances Iggulden, Barrister, City Chambers
Chair
Mane Allen, Barrister, Mane Allen Lawyers
Attend and earn 1 CPD hour
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.
This seminar is part of a series
Criminal Law: In Focus Over Lunch
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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