CPD Conference

Friday, 27 February 2015 11.00am - 5.15pm RACV/RACT Hobart Apartments Hotel, 154-156 Collins Street, Hobart

Criminal Law ConferenceRegister before Friday 1 February and Save!!

Early Bird $295.00 Standard $345.00Register online https://members.lst.org.au/events/103/

A Conference for Seasoned and Budding Criminal Law Practitioners

¤ Criminal Law Legal Update and Trending Issues ¤ Practical Implications of the Recent Changes to the Evidence (Children and Special Witnesses) Act 2001 ¤ Forensics – Motor Vehicle Crash Investigation ¤ Forensics – Advances in Forensic DNA Testing ¤ Recent Developments in Proceeds of Crime Litigation ¤ Cross-Examination of Forensic Experts ¤ ‘Ethics Hypothetical’ (Panel Session)

• Kate Cuthbertson, Barrister• Jackie Hartnett, Principal Crown Counsel• Linda Mason, Principal Crown Counsel• Matthew Bugg, Director of Legal Services• Sergeant Rodney Carrick• Pam Scott, Forensic Scientist• Christian Juebner, Barrister• David Gray, Manager and Chief Counsel, Proceeds of Crime

Litigation• Greg Richardson, Principal• The Hon. Justice Stephen Estcourt• Daryl Coates SC, Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, • Tamara Jago SC, In House Counsel, • Michael O’Farrell SC, Solicitor General• Leigh Sealy SC, Barrister

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Teaching Faculty and Panellists

10.45am Registration

11.00amWelcome and Housekeeping Matthew Verney, President, Law Society of Tasmania

11.05am - 11.35amCriminal Law Legal Update and Trending IssuesSpeakers: Kate Cuthbertson, Barrister, Malthouse Chambers and Jackie Hartnett, DPP Crown Prosecutor, members of the Criminal Law Committee of the Law Society of TasmaniaChair: Rochelle Mainwaring, In House Counsel, Criminal Practice Manager South, Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania

11.35pm - 12.20pmPractical Implications of the recent changes to the Evidence (Children and Special Witnesses) ActSpeaker: Matthew Bugg, Director of Legal Services, Officer of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Western AustraliaChair/Co-Speaker: Linda Mason, Principal Crown Counsel, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Tasmania

12.20pm - 1.00pm

Forensics - Motor Vehicle Crash InvestigationSpeaker: Sergeant Rodney Carrick, Tasmania PoliceChair: Craig Rainbird, Craig Rainbird Barristers and Solicitors, member of the Criminal Law Committee of the Law Soci-ety of Tasmania

1.00pm - 1.45pm Light Lunch

1.45pm- 2.30pmForensic - Advances in DNA TestingSpeaker: Pam Scott, Forensic Scientist, Department of Police and Emergency Management Chair: Jonathon McCarthy, Associate, Mackie Crompton, member of the Criminal Law Committee of the Law Society of Tasmania

2.30pm- 3.20pm

Recent Developments in Proceeds of Crime LitigationSpeaker: David Gray, Manager, Proceeds of Crime Litigation Unit, Australian Federal Police. Speaker: Christian Juebner, Barrister, Melbourne Chambers, Melbourne VICChair: James Crotty, Crotty Legal, Council member of the Law Society of Tasmania and Criminal Law Committee mem-ber

3.20pm - 3.35pm

Afternoon Tea Break

Programme

3.35pm- 4.15pm

Cross-Examination of Forensic Experts Speaker: Greg Richardson, Barrister, Principal, G.A. RichardsonChair: James Crotty, Crotty Legal, Council member of the Law Society of Tasmania and Criminal Law Committee mem-ber4.15pm- 5.15pm

Ethics HypotheticalChair: The Hon. Justice Stephen Estcourt, Supreme Court of TasmaniaPanellists:• Daryl Coates SC, Acting Director of Public Prosecutions• Tamara Jago SC, In House Counsel, Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania• Michael O’Farrell SC, Solicitor General, Office of Solicitor General, Crown Law• Leigh Sealy SC, Barrister

5.15pm – Closing Comments, Close

Close Matthew Verney, President, Law Society of Tasmania

5.20pm – Networking drinks and canapés

Teaching Faculty and Panellists:• Kate Cuthbertson, Barrister, Malthouse Chambers and Jackie Hartnett, Principal Crown Counsel, Office

of Director of Public Prosecutions, members of the Criminal Law Committee of the Law Society of Tasmania

• Linda Mason, Principal Crown Counsel, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Tasmania and Matthew Bugg, Director of Legal Services, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Western Australia

• Sergeant Rodney Carrick, Tasmania Police

• Pam Scott, Forensic Scientist, Department of Police and Emergency Management

• Christian Juebner, Barrister, Melbourne Chambers, Melbourne VIC

• David Gray, Manager and Chief Counsel, Proceeds of Crime Litigation, Australian Federal Police

• Greg Richardson, Principal, G.A. Richardson

• The Hon. Justice Stephen Estcourt, Supreme Court of Tasmania, Daryl Coates SC, Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Tamara Jago SC, In House Counsel, Criminal Practice Manager North, Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania, Michael O’Farrell SC, Solicitor General, Office of Solicitor General, Crown Law and Leigh Sealy SC, Barrister (Chair and Panellists)

The Venue:The Law Society of Tasmania is proud to present the Criminal Law Conference. The Conference will be held at the RACT/RACV Hobart Apartment Hotel, 154-156 Collins St, Hobart TAS 7000, (03) 6270 8600.

Registration includes:

• Attendance at Conference sessions• Light lunch and afternoon tea• Papers• Networking drinks and canapés

Delegates with special requirements: Please indicate on your registration form or via telephone or email to the Law Society of Tasmania. Car Parking: Guests staying at RACT/RACV Hobart Apartment Hotel can organise car parking at reception. Car parking is also available in Centrepoint car park. Please note this is a public car park and is subject to availability and change.

CPD Points: The Criminal Law Conference attracts 5 CPD points in total ( Guide: 2 Substantive Law, 2 Professional Skills and 1 Ethics)

Dress Code: Convention – Smart Casual or work suit Accommodation Suggestions: RACT/RACV Hobart Apartment Hotel, 154-156 Collins St, Hobart TAS 7000, (03) 6270 8600 Special Rates: (please quote ‘Law Society of Tasmania’ corporate rates) and auto membership.

Criminal Law Conference27 February 2015

Law Society Members: Please register online at https://members.lst.org.au/events/103/

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REGISTRATION - Note: Price includes GST

Earlybird Registration closes, 1 February 2015 $295Standard Registration closes, 24 February 2015 $350

PAYMENT

Law Society of Tasmania Members

Register online https://members.lst.org.au/events/103/

Non - Members of the Society Direct Deposit - Law Society of Tasmania - BSB: 037 001 Acc No: 155011Please use surname as reference and return this registration form to the Law Society

RETURN COMPLETED REGISTRATION WITH PAYMENT TO:

The Law Society of Tasmania28 Murray StreetHOBART TAS 7000DX 111, HobartFax: (03) 6223 8240

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. The Law Society of Tasmania reserves the right to cancel or modify the programme and to change dates, times, venues, speakers and panel members without further notice.

2. Registration must be accompanied by payment. Subject to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), registrants will be liable for payment in the event of non-attendance unless cancellations or request for transfer is made in accordance with condition 3.

3. Registration may be cancelled, less a $100 cancellation fee, up to 7 days prior to the activity. A substitute attendee may attend in your place. All cancellations and substitutions must be notified in writing. Exceptional circumstances will be considered after this time.

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