Description

Course Objectives

• Learn how to write a clear and complete witness statement, and why this is so important.
• Learn what an Inquest is and why it is required. In particular, understand what role the Coroner plays and what he/she can and can’t do.
• Learn when a jury will be called, and what this means in practical terms.
• Be given practical tips on what to wear, what to expect on the day and what support you will have.
• Learn how to be a good witness and how to give clear and honest evidence.
• Gain an understanding of what makes a “bad” witness, and how to avoid this.
• Be given tips on how to deal with lawyers’ techniques when questioning witnesses.
• Learn when an expert witness is required, what their role is and how this might affect you.
• Understand how a Serious Untoward Investigation will be used by the Coroner.
• Understand the possible conclusions a Coroner (or jury) can return, and whether there will be any further ramifications.
• Gain an understanding of what a Prevention of Future Deaths report is.