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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