News & Events
October 2009
ICBA’s first seminar of the new 2009 legal term:
Child Witnesses in Sexual Abuse Cases- Knowing how to question children.
Saturday, 17th October 2009
Distillery Building
9.30am to 1pm.
Speakers:
Dr. Imelda Ryan Consultant Child Psychiatrist
Siobhan Anglim, Senior Social Worker, St. Louise’s Child Sexual Abuse Assessment and Treatment Unit, Crumlin Hospital
This seminar is intended for barristers who are interested in learning more about how to question child witnesses in sexual abuse cases. St. Louises’ Unit, Crumlin Hospital specialises in the assessment and treatment of children who have made allegations of having been sexually abused. The two speakers from the Unit will speak of their experiences of interviewing children and share their views of how an enhanced knowledge of children’s thought processes and developmental stages can assist with the questioning of children.
This seminar will cost €10 for ICBA members and €30 for non-members.
2008
Maurice Gaffney and friends following Maurice’s address to ICBA members on “A life at the Bar” earlier this year.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Drink Driving: A practical guide to defending S. 13, S. 49, & S. 50 prosecutions. Martin Dully B.L. Venue to be announced
Past events include:
19th June 2007
Criminal (In)Justice
Recent events in criminal practice and procedure in England.
Guest Speaker Alex Mills B.L
Member of the English Bar – 23 Essex Street Chambers
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23rd June 2007
“Arrest, Detention & Interview”
A practical overview for practitioners in light of the recent changes in the criminal justice acts 2006 & 2007.
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10th July 2007
¿ Maurice Gaffney S.C. addresses members on “A life at the Bar” Distillery Building¿
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14th November 2007
New Members Seminar: District Court Practice, Procedure and Ethics. St. Michan’s Church
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December 2007
ICBA Christmas Drinks
Tea Rooms, Four Courts,