Criminal Law.

About the webinar

SUBSTANTIVE LAW

CPD Points: 1.5

Eyewitness testimony can provide critical leads in investigations and can be extremely persuasive in court. However, inconsistencies or inaccuracies in eyewitness accounts can undermine the perceived credibility of the witness and the value of the evidence. This is particularly problematic when witnesses are required to recall details of events that happened months or years earlier and that occurred over a number of episodes (such as bullying or domestic violence).

This seminar will look at the different stages of memory and highlight various factors that can affect the accuracy of memory at each stage and will outline best-practice techniques for eliciting the most complete and accurate testimonies from eyewitnesses. This seminar will assist legal practitioners to understand the strengths and limitations of human memory.

Presenter: Associate Professor Helen Paterson, University of Sydney

CPD accreditation

Information for lawyers and barristers

If this educational activity is relevant to your professional development and practice of the law, then you should claim 1.5 MCLE/CPD points per webinar or 10.5 units for the full series. Practitioners are advised to check with the CPD governing body in their jurisdiction for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Find out about interstate accreditation. 

Prerequisites

None

Delivery style

This is an online webinar. Once enrolled, you will be provided a link to the recording and can watch on demand.

Full series registration

CLICK HERE to register for the full series (7 webinars)

Further enquiries

• T +61 2 9351 0248
• E law.events@sydney.edu.au