Evidence for action
Every success in court depends on getting the balance of good evidence right; and for witnesses, going to court can be a daunting prospect. This course will help you meet the challenges of supporting witnesses to engage in the process and getting your evidence right by focussing on:
- Strategies for supporting witnesses
- The difference between ASB and criminal cases
- How the legal system can support witnesses
- Types of evidence and when to use them
- Collating your case for court
- Presenting the evidence
- Court etiquette
- Practical drafting of statements.
What will delegates learn?
The key learning outcomes from this session are:
- Models of witness support and legal tools available
- Meeting the standard of proof
- Statement taking for frontline officers
- Key points in drafting statements.
Who should attend?
All staff who are involved in ASB case management including:
- Housing officers
- Specialist community safety/ASB officers
- Housing managers.
Our trainers
Matthew Wilson is a solicitor at Whiteheads and has significant experience of dealing with all types of landlord and tenant work. He advises landlords across the country and in addition has expertise in service charge recovery, disrepair and civil prosecutions.
Amanda Yelland is an experienced housing practitioner and law graduate with a range of expertise across the spectrum of housing provision. Her current focus is on training: she delivers courses and workshops on topics including arrears and service charge recovery, possession proceedings, homelessness, tenancy and housing management.
HQN has a track record of helping organisations achieve real and lasting performance improvements. If you are interested in accessing this training package please contact us by emailing training@hqnetwork.co.uk
