This event will consider Inquiry procedures with specific emphasis on the role and approach to giving witness evidence. The event aims to help those preparing for giving evidence at an Inquiry as well as those involved in the management of the Inquiry. The event will feature a Mock Inquiry in order to demonstrate the good and bad of giving evidence as well as some of the tricks of the trade employed by barristers in examining witnesses.
Programme:
Chaired by Kathryn Jump, Shoosmiths
Preparations for inquiries including drafting statements of case, statements of common ground and proofs of evidence - Sam Grange, Shoosmiths and Stantec
The role of the advocate - Piers Riley Smith, Kings Chambers
The role of the expert witness and tips on how to give persuasive evidence - Piers Riley Smith, Kings Chambers and Stantec
Introduction to Mock Inquiry - Kathryn Jump, Shoosmiths
Mock Inquiry (2 parts) - Shem Sheikh and Arevik Jackson, Kings Chambers. Inspector Paul Singleton
