Past events
The Education and Training Committee seeks to provide a programme of continuing education and training to the Criminal Bar by way of a series of evening lectures (the Old Bailey lectures) symposiums and all-day Saturday events. The Committee is committed to a programme that offers practitioners with the means of earning free or inexpensive CPD hours.
Early Day Motion, Parliamentary Debate and Launch of the Crowdfunded Campaign to provide MPs with the Secret Barrister Book and YLAL Report
Tuesday 08 May 2018
On the day of the debate, 8th May 2018, the Criminal Bar Association and Young Legal Aid Lawyers, supported by a broad coalition, comprising The Bar Council, Young Bar Association, Criminal Law Solicitors Association and the Justice Alliance, will host an event in the House of Commons: Time for Justice: The Law is Broken.
Early Day Motion, Parliamentary Debate and Launch of the Crowdfunded Campaign to provide MPs with the Secret Barrister Book and YLAL Report
Tuesday 08 May 2018
Following EDM 1111, which concerns the government’s proposed Statutory Instrument (SI) on Criminal Legal Aid remuneration, we have secured a debate on AGFS in the House of Commons on 8th May 2018. There are currently 132 signatories to the EDM including MPs from the Labour, Green, SNP and Plaid Cymru parties. On the day of the debate, […]
Spring Conference 2018
6 CPD Hours
Saturday 05 May 2018
“The Vulnerable in the Criminal Justice System” IET Savoy Place, London Keynote Speech Mr. Justice Green Confirmed Topics Include: Mental Health, Mental Disabilities and Crime The Vulnerable Witness Training Programme The Role of the Intermediary Sentencing Children and Young People Ground Rules Hearings and Pre-Recorded Cross Examination Vulnerable Youths on Trial Vulnerability in the Legal […]
Retirement Dinner for His Honour Judge Gareth Hawkesworth
Friday 13 April 2018
Retirement Dinner for His Honour Judge Gareth Hawkesworth HHJ Hawkesworth retires from Cambridge Crown Court on 6th April 2018 and members of the Judiciary, the Bar and Solicitor Advocates are invites to attend a dinner to mark his retirement. Venue: Sidney Sussex College, […]
DIVERT - Wood Green CC Presentation
Friday 13 April 2018
‘DIVERT’ PRESENTATION IN COURT 4 FRIDAY APRIL 13th AT 12.25PM. ALL ADVOCATES ARE ENCOURAGED BY HHJ LUCAS QC TO ATTEND. “A police custody program designed to divert 18-25 year olds away from crime into employment, development and […]
Imposter Syndrome - Female Progression at the Criminal Bar
2 CPD Hours
Wednesday 28 March 2018
“Imposter Syndrome” 28th March 2018 at 18.00 Parliament, Middle Temple, London Angela Rafferty QC: CBA Chair A Panel of leading female Silks from the profession A brief presentation will present the evidence. Since 2011 the proportion of female applicants appointed to Silk at the Criminal Bar has been low. There is also a […]
Youth Justice Advocacy Training for Barrister's 2018
Saturday 03 March 2018
Youth Justice Legal Centre is currently running the following two-day training course on Saturday 3 & 10 March 2018 in central London. The training can be booked here. Further details on our training can be found here. The Youth Justice Legal Centre was set up by Just for Kids Law who have a reputation for providing high quality […]