The Courtroom Skills Training is an intensive one day, highly practical and experiential training. This is no mere lecture with hints and tips. First we examine the theory, practice and procedure of giving evidence, demystifying the process. Then you are cross examined on a case study you prepare on your own field of expertise. An experienced lawyer, who is a trained trainer, gives constructive feedback on your witness box presentation.
Delegates receive a comprehensive workbook and aide memoire.
This seminar is applicable to any environmental health officer or expert in environmental health who can be called to give evidence in a court, tribunal or public inquiry, targeting both delegates who have never given evidence in the past and delegates who have been in the witness box on numerous occasions. How evidence is tested Justice being seen to be done Personal Confidence How to be credible and confident How not to take things personally Practical preparations - When, where, transport etc. In the Witness Box How to take the oath or affirmation and introductions. Telling the truth How to address the court oHow to direct answers Attitude, Clear, knowledgeable, concise, Keeping in control Objectivity. The only company in the country to be accredited by the Law Society for witness training.