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Issues covered include: Sentencing and Parole: Areas of Conflict, Zhang v R – The New Guideline Judgment for Methamphetamine Offending, State of Surveillance in New Zealand, Changes to the Evidence Act, Anti-Money Laundering and White Collar Crime Update, Defence Counsel Responsibilities to Client, Appellate Judgements Intensive
Now in its 4th year, the Criminal Law Forum is back to once again to prep you for the year to come. You will walk out of this forum with a thorough understanding of the latest developments in criminal law & equipped with practical skills to enable you to run a successful practice, provide up to date client advice & gain an edge by having the latest case law developments & protecting yourself from criticism. Plus, gain your CPD hours while exploring issues of paramount relevance to criminal practitioners.
Attend the full day and earn 7 CPD hours
Sentencing, Evidence and Criminal Law Updates
Chair: Aaron Perkins QC, Regent Chambers
9.00am to 9.05am: Opening Comments from the Chair
9.05am to 9.50am: Sentencing and Parole: Areas of Conflict
Presented by Tiffany Cooper, Barrister, Freyberg Chambers
9.50am to 10.35am: Zhang v R – The New Guideline Judgment for Methamphetamine Offending
Presented by Gareth Kayes, Director, Kayes Fletcher Walker
10.35am to 10.50am: Morning Tea
10.50am to 11.35am: State of Surveillance in New Zealand
Presented by Maree Cross, Barrister, Lorne St Chambers
11.35m to 12.20pm: Changes to the Evidence Act
Addressing the Government’s response to the recommendations set out in the Law Commission’s 2019 report, including recommendations concerning evidence in sexual and family violence cases, the proposed code for expert witnesses in criminal cases; provision for the recognition of tikanga Māori in the trial process and the evidential significance of previous convictions.
Presented by Sarah Mandeno, Barrister, Station Chambers
12.20pm to 1.05pm: Anti-Money Laundering and White Collar Crime Update
Presented by Merran Keil, Barrister, Regent Chambers
1.05pm to 1.15pm: Closing Comments by the Chair
Learning Objectives
Client Complaints and Appellate Judgements Intensive
Chair: Quentin Duff, Barrister, Matai Chambers
2.00pm to 3.00pm: Defence Counsel Responsibilities to Client: Protecting Yourself from Criticism
Presented by Julie-Anne Kincade QC, Barrister, Blackstone Chambers
3.00pm to 3.15pm: Afternoon Tea
3.15pm to 5.15pm: Appellate Judgements Intensive
Join Todd Simmonds and Susan Gray who provide you with an intensive analysis of a selection of recent appellate judgments in criminal law.
Presented by Todd Simmonds, Barrister, Lorne Street Chambers and Susan Gray, Barrister, Blackstone Chambers
Learning Objectives
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