Event Introduction

Welcome to this training session, created by La Touche Training specifically for IACP therapists. Over two hours, this interactive presentation will help you develop confidence when appearing in court as a witness.

What to Expect

Key learning points:
Understand how the adversarial / inquisitorial processes work,
Consider the procedures, order of events and roles of those involved,
How to prepare for giving evidence,
Take the Oath/Affirmation with confidence,
Understand how to make appropriate use of supporting evidence, records and reports,
Techniques lawyers use in cross-examination and how to handle them,
How to give clear, honest and objective testimony.

Presenter Bio: 

Susie Shine - Solicitor and Director of Training

Susie Shine is a solicitor, and Director of Training with La Touche Training. Susie has been working with La Touche Training since 2008 and has overall responsibility for design, development, evaluation and implementation of all of our specialised training programmes.
Susie has vast experience in designing and presenting specialist legal training programmes for both public and private sector clients, primarily on topics such as investigation skills, record keeping, report writing, presenting evidence, Coroner’s Inquest, legal issues around consent and capacity; and health, safety and welfare at work. Susie regularly organises and speaks at conferences and has written various legal articles for professional gazettes. She was a council member of the Medico-Legal Society of Ireland for 2 years up until 2017.

Please note this event won't be recorded. 

CPD Certs and slides will be emailed to participants after attendance at the Event. 

The Zoom Link and Password for the event will be sent a day in advance. 

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