Advanced Police Station Practice - 2012 Update

This course is designed to give experienced police station defence practitioners a complete and thorough update. You will be provided with a comprehensive set of materials including all significant developments in criminal law, procedure and practice including the 2008 amendments to PACE.

All recent changes that relate to police station work will be specifically highlighted and discussed. The course will also use example case studies to create forums for open led discussions about awkward and topical issues, thus creating a knowledgeable and friendly environment where experiences can be shared and lessons learned.

• Recent case law - its impact upon police station practice
• Recent legislative changes relating to the police station
• The 2008 PACE and Codes of Practice amendments
• Recognising and dealing with conflict – why it helps
• Fixed fees and being efficient – making a living!
• Case studies - a chance to discuss and consider issues in context

Course Dates

05/09/2012 Leeds	09:30 - 17:00 Venue Information
07/09/2012 Birmingham	09:30 - 17:00 Venue Information
18/09/2012 London	09:30 - 17:00 Venue Information
20/09/2012 York	09:30 - 17:00 Venue Information
04/10/2012 Manchester	09:30 - 17:00 Venue Information
14/11/2012 Nottingham	09:30 - 17:00 Venue Information

Matthew Hickling 
is an experienced litigator and advocate. He is now a consultant and trainer in legal skills and legal practice. Formerly a Detective Inspector in the police before qualifying as a solicitor in 1990, Matthew is now the lead assessor and examiner for CLT in the Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme (CLAS).