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Recorded Webinar: Mental Health and the New Criminal Law Regime (NSW)

Recorded 19/9/2020 Duration: 1 hour ABOUT THE RECORD
PRESENTED BY Carol Younes Partner, Younes

Date/Time

About the Webinar

Recorded 19/9/2020

Duration: 1 hour

ABOUT THE RECORDED WEBINAR

Criminal proceedings involving clients with a mental health and/or cognitive impairment can be one of the more challenging elements of criminal law, particularly when dealing with serious offences. This session unpacks the difficulties a practitioner is likely to face, with a focus on the new Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020, including:

  • Unpacking the new Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020
  • Recognising when a client is eligible
  • Mental illness and the interplay between substance and alcohol abuse
  • Satisfying the jurisdictional requirements
  • What evidence should be provided?
  • Lessons from recent cases

Presented By

Carol Younes
Partner, Younes

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is suitable for NSW lawyers practising in criminal law. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.

CPD Information

NSW lawyers can claim 1 CPD unit for viewing this webinar - substantive law.

Enquiries/Assistance

If you need assistance or have an enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact our Webinar Coordinator, Lisa Tran on (03) 8601 7709 or email: [email protected]

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