- Podcast Location:
- Download it here [file size: 19 MB]
- Law Categories:
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Crime
- CPD Points:
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Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority:
Listen and pass the test: Gain 1 accredited CPD point (60 minutes)
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Regulated by the Bar Standards Board:
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- Cost:
- Standard rate: £25 - Corporate users will pay less.
- Length:
- 30 minutes of audio
(+ optional 5 minute accreditation test) - Streaming Audio:
- Yes Downloadable as MP3: Yes
- Contributor(s):
- Course Aims:
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This podcast is aimed at practitioners in criminal law, either prosecuting or defending sexual offences cases.
- Outcomes:
- After completing the course you will:
- Understand the main changes made by the Sexual Offences Act 2003;
- Understand the most common defences in cases of sexual offences;
- Receive guidance on the admissibility of evidence in sexual offence cases;
- Receive guidance on sentencing of sexual offences;
- Receive practical guidance on prosecuting or defending sexual offences.
- Accredited CPD Time:
- 30 minutes
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Sources and References:
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- Sexual Offences Act 2003;
- Sexual Offences Act 1956;
- Sex Offenders Act 1997;
- Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999;
- R v Millberry [2002] EWCA Crim 2891;
- Archbold, Criminal Pleadings, Evidence and Practice, Appendix E;
- Rook and Ward on Sexual Offences.
In this CPDcast, Steve Hosking interviews Louise McCullough on the provisions of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. The changes made to the previous law are discussed and useful guidance is given on points to note in practice when prosecuting or defending sexual offences. Defences and admissibility of evidence are discussed as well as guidance on cross examination and sentencing.