Disclosure, legal professional privilege, and sexual assault prosecutions

About the webinar

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS | ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

CPD Points: 1.5

Particularly in the context of sexual assault prosecutions, the interaction between prosecution disclosure obligations and prosecution claims of legal professional privilege can pose difficult issues of procedure and substance. Communication between a prosecutor and a complaint witness, whether to prepare a case, or for ancillary reasons, can be a fraught exercise with the capacity to have a drastic effect on the outcome of proceedings. The practical effect of the tension between disclosure obligations and privilege claims may require different approaches by the defence, depending on whether a matter is being prosecuted summarily, for example in the Children’s Court, or if a matter is being dealt with on indictment.

This webinar will assist defence practitioners in navigating issues that relate to disclosure, subpoena, temporary stay applications, and interaction with prosecutors, magistrates, and judges.

Presenter: Dr Adam Booker & Mr Tim McKenzie

CPD accreditation

Information for lawyers and barristers

If this educational activity is relevant to your professional development and practice of the law, then you should claim 1.5 MCLE/CPD points per webinar or 12 units for the full series. Practitioners are advised to check with the CPD governing body in their jurisdiction for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Find out about interstate accreditation.

Prerequisites

None

Delivery style

This is an online webinar. Once enrolled, you will be provided a link to the recording and can watch on demand.

Full series registration

CLICK HERE to register for the full series (8 webinars)

Further enquiries

• T +61 2 9351 0248
• E law.events@sydney.edu.au