Monday, June 5, 2023
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
via webinar only
—Rebroadcast—
Summer Series 2023
Friday, July 21, 2023
Friday, July 28, 2023
On the rebroadcast date, you will have until midnight of that rebroadcast date to access the course. Please note that technical support will be available during regular CLEBC business hours.
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Who should attend: This course will be of interest to all counsel who handle sexual offences, both Crown counsel and defence counsel, as well as law enforcement officers. This course will also be of interest to counsel who handle civil sexual violence actions.
Learning level: All levels
Sexual assault presents unique challenges for both defence and prosecution. As the law evolves to reflect new understanding of the experiences of different complainants, practitioners must carefully balance the rights and defences of the accused with accommodations for complainants.
This crucial one-day course will explore the complex law related to sexual assault prosecutions, including issues related to the examination of witnesses, third-party records, witness accommodation, and sentencing.
Criminal lawyers, both Crown and defence at all levels of experience, along with law enforcement officers, are encouraged to attend this extensive and important course.
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management). Please note: The CPD hours of the rebroadcast will either meet or exceed the CPD hours of the original live webinar course.
Course Chairs
Mila Shah — Crown Counsel, Ministry of Attorney General, Vancouver
Kevin B. Westell — Pender Litigation, Vancouver
| Pricing | EARLY BIRD Register by May 8/23 |
Regular Price After May 8/23 |
| Live Webinar | $492 $443 | $549 $492 |
| Live Webinar Articled Student | $274.50 $246 | $274.50 $246 |
| Summer Series 2023 | EARLY BIRD Register by June 19/23 |
Regular Price After June 19/23 |
| Rebroadcast | $446 | $495 |
| Rebroadcast Articled Student | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Are you an Indigenous lawyer or community member? Click here for special pricing. Do you need financial assistance? Experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19? Registration includes an electronic copy of the reference materials. |
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CLEBC Program Lawyer*
Raymond Lee
rlee@cle.bc.ca
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