Effective Direct & Cross Examinations | Online Course

COURSE OVERVIEW

Our short online course on Effective Direct & Cross Examinations will enable delegates to skillfully extract information which is useful to the case and / or attempt to dismantle the credibility of an opponents witnesses testimony. This half day course is intended for Chairpersons, Managers, HR Professionals, Legal Advisers and Union Reps.

COURSE CONTENT

Introduction – understanding the Purpose of Witness Examinations, the Law of Evidence and the Ethics of Witness Examinations

Preparing for Examinations – Understanding all requirements and paperwork

General Questioning Techniques – Range of questioning, open & leading questions, length of questions etc.

Assessing Witness Credibility through Demeanour, Corroboration, Consistency, Probability and Reliability

Case Studies & Role Play

OUTCOMES

Understand the difference between direct & cross examinations and their purpose

Effectively prepare for witness examinations in a legal setting

Acquire the necessary skills and techniques to examine a witness

COURSE DETAILS

Duration: Half Day

Intended For: Chairpersons, HR Professionals, Managers, Union Reps etc.

Course Size: Min. 4 pax; Max, 15 pax

Lecturer: Darren Coetsee

Location: Online – Zoom Meeting

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ONLINE COURSE: EFFECTIVE DIRECT & CROSS EXAMINATIONS

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