This session is designed to provide social workers with an understanding of the court structure, how to meet the burden and standards of proof required in court proceedings and how to provide the court with quality written and oral evidence at contested hearings; all within the context of the increasing demands placed upon professionals by the Public Law Outline. 

Attend this session to:

• Understand the court structure and stages of the Public Law Outline
• Meet the requisite burden and standard of evidential proof in your evidence, recognise what constitutes 'evidence' and how to produce persuasive written evidence
• Recognise how best to prepare for going to court to give evidence and be cross-examined