Speaker: Colin Beaumont
Intermediate/Update Level – Competence – B – Technical Legal Practice
Criminal Law Update to include but not limited to: -
- New legislation - The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and the Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 and Commencement Orders that have been published in the last 12 months relating to this legislation and other important pieces of legislation as well such as the Offensive Weapons Act and the Domestic Abuse Act.
- What's new from the Sentencing Council - the latest guidelines on sexual offences etc.
- Important Case-law for criminal practitioners for the years 2022/2021/2020.
Road Traffic Update to include but not limited to: -
- Advising in the area of Serious Road Traffic Offences - causing death by dangerous driving - causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink or drugs - causing serious injury by dangerous driving - causing serious injury by careless driving etc.
- Advising in the area of Lesser Road Traffic offences - Careless driving - inconsiderate driving - driving whilst disqualified - notices of intended prosecution etc.
- Advising generally in relation to Penalty Points and Special Reasons.
Speakers Details
Colin Beaumont, Barrister (retired), trainer with more than 35 years’ experience and former Consultant to a large Legal Aid practice covering the Thames Valley, Surrey and London police areas. Formerly a partner within the firm, Colin initially qualified as a Barrister in 1982 and spent many years in the Courts service before re-qualifying as a Solicitor in 1996 and retiring in 2016. He returning to the bar as a non-practicing Barrister. Colin presents his subjects in a highly practical and digestible manner and is a popular speaker on Criminal / Billing matters.
