This course brings lawyers right up to date on changes to procedure, evidence and sentencing in magistrates' courts. It will include:
1. Case management and the Criminal Procedure Rules - understanding how the Rules work to the mutual benefit of all parties
2. Bad character - getting to grips with the detail
3. Hearsay - understanding when and how to make/resist applications
4. The latest Sentencing Councils guidelines
5. Criminal law update - case law and legislation
6. Sentencing update - case law and legislation