Vulnerable Victims, Witnesses and Parties Advocacy Focused Webinar Series

2 hours verifiable CPD

With the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill finally in its third stage, understanding the legal differentiations and treatments of vulnerable victims, witnesses and parties has never been more important. Our one-hour webinar will explore current practices as well as future changes to ensure that you are prepared for the transformations coming to this area of advocacy.

The first part of the webinar will focus on vulnerable victims, including classifications and protections, while the second half will analyse vulnerable witnesses and parties, their distinctions and legal safeguards. Intended for practitioners with previous advocacy experience, this session will deep dive into practical skills and updates to ensure you are prepared for current and future cases.

Learning Outcomes:

• Discover the current definitions and legal safeguards for vulnerable victims and witnesses
• Gain insight into how the new Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill will impact current practices
• Learn about the new classification of vulnerable parties, its legal safeguards and how it is distinguished from victims and witnesses