Episode 20 - How we Open and how we Close - the critical role of atmospherics
We look at the importance of the prevailing atmospherics at both the case preparation and performance stages.Examples are given of 'atmospherics'.The use that you can make of such atmospherics as an a...
9 Jul 202224min
Episode 19 - Bad Things Happen - How you need to be prepared for bad acts by police, lawyers, judges.
Although we have expectations of competence and integrity from the other 'actors' in litigation there are those who are 'bad actors'. They are drawn from police, other lawyers, media and the judicial/...
28 Mai 202217min
Episode 18 - The Rule in Browne v Dunn ( The rule of Fairness which isn't fair)
This so-called rule of fairness afflicts the defence in both criminal and civil cases. We examine what the rule may require, how to pose questions that comply, how its application and consequences var...
20 Jul 202113min
Episode 17 - Experts and their evidence
What the Expert Witness Guidelines require. Settling the issues to be addressed by the expert. Contents and layout of an expert report. Objectives of your conference with the expert. Evidence by AVL. ...
14 Jul 202112min
Episode 15- The Addiction of Cross- Examination Part 2
To look or not to look at the target witness - it's a matter of personal style.The 'real time' risk assessment that governs how you conduct your cross-examination: it can be OK to ask questions to wh...
13 Jul 202114min
Episode 14 - The Addiction of Cross- Examination Part 1
Is cross of the witness necessary? If so, have you mapped your topics and your order? How are you anticipating some of your closing argument in your cross-examination questions? Are you able to foll...
13 Jul 202113min
Episode 13 - Openings and Objections
If you make an opening statement then you are making a promise or promises. Can you deliver on those promises? If you don't then your opponent will point out your shortfall. So cut the cloth of an ...
12 Jul 202111min
