Military Law Update - Guidance & Practical Tips

Introduction

This webinar is for experienced or newly qualified criminal practitioners looking to get involved in Military Police Interviews and Court Martial cases. It will consider how to deal with both the usual criminal offences as well as service offences. It will assist criminal lawyers struggling with the current financial burdens and the gradual reduction in legal aid fees to expand and practice in a new area of law straightaway.

With the Armed Forces Act 2021, this webinar contains the most up to date legal guidance and practical tips on how to defend even the most senior ranks of the forces against the most serious of allegations. It will also cover the most common problem areas and how to deal with them, as well as tips on court martial proceedings and customs.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Service Police Station investigations and how to deal with military interviews at the police station
• How to advise your client when facing summary proceedings alone
• Legal Aid processes
• Court Martial constitution and parties of note
• Court Martial processes from the initial stages through to trial
• Armed Forces Act 2021 updates and changes to the law
• Defendants’ rights and how to ensure compliance with the guidance
• Sentencing options available
• Future changes to Court Martial

This webinar was recorded on 27th August 2024

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