Family violence files demand careful judgment, confident advocacy and a clear grasp of your obligations. Gain expert, practical guidance and strategies on handling disclosure, bail advocacy and expert evidence with mastery and protect your client’s position. Take away the insights of years of experience and ensure that you are acting in the best manner possible in the ever-burgeoning number of Family Violence matters coming before the Courts.
Friday, 19 June 2026
11.15am to 11.30am Break
11.30am to 12.30pm Expert Evidence in Family Violence Cases
Presented by Ethan Huda, Barrister, Ethan Huda Barrister
Learning Objectives:
- Handle disclosure issues in family violence cases.
- Approach bail in family violence matters with confidence.
- Work with expert evidence in family violence cases.
Description
Attend and earn 3 CPD Hours
9.00am to 10.00am Disclosure in Family Violence Matter
- Navigating between obligations under the Privacy Act 2020 and Criminal Disclosure Act 2008
- The risk of re-traumatisation
- Applying the “relevance” test in the context of intertwined lives
- What are your disclosure obligations when a complainant becomes reluctant?
Presented by Tim Bain, Partner, Luke Cunningham Clere
10.00am to 11.15am Bail Advocacy in Family Violence Matters
Presented by Ethan Huda, Barrister, Ethan Huda Barrister
Presenters
Tim Bain, Partner, Luke Cunningham Clere
Tim is a Senior Crown Prosecutor and a Partner at the office of the Crown Solicitor for Wellington, Luke Cunningham Clere. He regularly conducts jury and Judge-alone trials for the Crown in the District and High Courts, as well as criminal appeals to the High Court and Court of Appeal. Aside from his criminal practice, Tim acts in a wide variety of litigation—including regulatory and disciplinary prosecutions, appeals against statutory decision-making, and judicial review proceedings. He also provides advice to public sector clients on their powers and obligations.
Ethan Huda, Barrister, Ethan Huda Barrister
The focus of Ethan Huda’s practice is criminal trials and appeals. Ethan acts for people who are about to be or have been charged with violent, sexual and drug offences. He also act for those who have been convicted and want to appeal against conviction and sentence. He has successfully acted for clients in criminal cases in every court in the country: District Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme
