Criminal Law: Developments in the Law relating to Joint Principals
OND233W051
Description
Attend and earn 1 hour in Competency Area 4: Substantive Law
This program is based on WA legislation
9.00am to 10.00am Developments in the Law relating to Joint Principals
In 2022 the High Court handed down a decision in the case of O’Dea v the State of Western Australia [2022] HCA 24
The session will explore:
- What does “actually does the act” mean in the context of an offence involving multiple accused?
- How does O’Dea change the position on liability as a principal offender in joint liability cases?
- Does the case impact on the use of section 8 as a basis for criminal liability?
Presented by Kathryn Heslop, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers; Preeminent Junior Counsel, Doyle’s Guide 2022
Presenters
Kathryn Heslop
Kathryn is an experienced criminal defence lawyer, having represented clients in trials, bail applications and sentencing matters across all jurisdictions in Western Australia. She has represented clients in a range of criminal offences, and frequently appears in Perth and in regional areas around Western Australia. Kathryn also regularly represents parties in contested restraining order hearings. In addition, Kathryn has represented parties in the Family Court of Western Australia, and has appeared as counsel in contested trials relating to international relocation, applications under The Hague Convention and other child related proceedings. As well as practicing in Western Australia as a family lawyer, Kathryn has also practiced as a solicitor in London working in child protection. Kathryn has also appeared as counsel assisting the Coroner in a number of inquests. Kathryn is a committee member of the Criminal Lawyers Association and is on the Board of Sussex Street Community Law Service.