Coroners Court

Overview

To enable staff to prepare for attending coroners court. This includes understanding the court process, etiquette and terminology along with developing their skills in preparing statements and giving evidence

Who is Coroners Court aimed at?

Social Care Staff

Course Length

1 day

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:-

• To gain an understanding of the roles and procedures which are used within the different types of courts
• To become aware of the strategies to use when being called to become a witness in court and providing evidence or being cross-examined.
• To develop the skills in writing succinct and analytical reports for use at court
• Provide a brief understanding of the different types of courts including Magistrates, County and High Courts in Criminal, Civil and Family cases.
• An understanding of the process for Coroners Court including the types of cases dealt with the court, who attends and the powers of the court.
• Preparation of witness statements including the difference between descriptive and analytical writing, how to write succinct and analytical court reports; use of local authority legal teams.
• Understanding and expectations of being a witness in court. This will cover many of the practical issues e.g. appropriate court etiquette and terminology, how a witness statement is presented.  
• Giving evidence in court. Including the process and practice, dealing with lawyers, handling cross examination-where to stand, what to say, how to address the court, making sure evidence is heard and presented to the best effect so the court hears and understands what is wanted to be put across.
• Associated out-of-court protocols such as discussing ‘bundle’ out of court 

What our learners say...

The course delivery was excellent. Very engaging and informative.

The training was extremely interesting and the facilitators kept the group fully engaged throughout.

Excellent training session, a lot learnt