Warwickshire Police

Course Title
Court Skills

Course manager
Simon Owen

Who should attend?
All staff who may be required to give evidence in court

Course entry requirements

Venue of course
Warwickshire Police LDC

Duration of course
1 Day

Delivery method
PowerPoint and Facilitation

Kit/Equipment required

Additional Information

Aim
To equip the students with the skills to enable them to give effective evidence at court

Objectives
By the end of the course the students will be able to.

• Understand how the adversarial system works
• Identify how to prepare and present evidence
• Explain the giving of the oath/affirmation
• Recognise techniques defence lawyers use in cross examination
• Explain the points to remember when giving evidence
• Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the evidence
• Recognise to whom answers should be directed
• Identify how the various persons within the court should be addressed
• Identify the mode of dress when attending court
• Understand the importance of knowledge of law/points to prove
• Identify when and how pocket note books can be used when giving evidence
• Give evidence in a courtroom situation.

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