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CPD Conference
Friday, 27 February 2015 11.00am - 5.15pm
RACV/RACT Hobart Apartments Hotel, 154-156 Collins Street, Hobart
Criminal Law Conference
Register before Friday 1 February and Save!!
Early Bird $295.00 Standard $345.00
Register online https://members.lst.org.au/events/103/
A Conference for Seasoned and Budding Criminal Law Practitioners
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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)
Teaching Faculty and Panellists
Claim 5 CPD Points
Proud sponsor of the Law Society’s CPD program
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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
Programme
10.45am
Registration
11.00am
Welcome and Housekeeping
Matthew Verney, President, Law Society of Tasmania
11.05am - 11.35am
Criminal Law Legal Update and Trending Issues
Speakers: Kate Cuthbertson, Barrister, Malthouse Chambers and Jackie Hartnett, DPP Crown Prosecutor, members of
the Criminal Law Committee of the Law Society of Tasmania
Chair: Rochelle Mainwaring, In House Counsel, Criminal Practice Manager South, Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania
11.35pm - 12.20pm
Practical Implications of the recent changes to the Evidence (Children and Special Witnesses) Act
Speaker: Matthew Bugg, Director of Legal Services, Officer of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Western Australia
Chair/Co-Speaker: Linda Mason, Principal Crown Counsel, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Tasmania
12.20pm - 1.00pm
Forensics - Motor Vehicle Crash Investigation
Speaker: Sergeant Rodney Carrick, Tasmania Police
Chair: Craig Rainbird, Craig Rainbird Barristers and Solicitors, member of the Criminal Law Committee of the Law Society of Tasmania
1.00pm - 1.45pm
Light Lunch
1.45pm- 2.30pm
Forensic - Advances in DNA Testing
Speaker: 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 Litigation
Speaker: David Gray, Manager, Proceeds of Crime Litigation Unit, Australian Federal Police.
Speaker: Christian Juebner, Barrister, Melbourne Chambers, Melbourne VIC
Chair: James Crotty, Crotty Legal, Council member of the Law Society of Tasmania and Criminal Law Committee member
3.20pm - 3.35pm
Afternoon Tea Break
3.35pm- 4.15pm
Cross-Examination of Forensic Experts
Speaker: Greg Richardson, Barrister, Principal, G.A. Richardson
Chair: James Crotty, Crotty Legal, Council member of the Law Society of Tasmania and Criminal Law Committee member
4.15pm- 5.15pm
Ethics Hypothetical
Chair: The Hon. Justice Stephen Estcourt, Supreme Court of Tasmania
Panellists:
• 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:
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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.
Non Member Registration
Form/Tax Invoice
Criminal Law Conference
27 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
$295
Standard 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: 155011
Please use surname as reference and return this registration form to the Law Society
RETURN COMPLETED REGISTRATION WITH PAYMENT TO:
The Law Society of Tasmania
28 Murray Street
HOBART TAS 7000
DX 111, Hobart
Fax: (03) 6223 8240
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Phone: (03) 6234 4133 Email: [email protected]
ABN 796 077 638 56
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 nonattendance 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.