Prosecuting Local Authority Cases - From Early Advice to Sentencing

Introduction

Local authority prosecutions present a unique blend of regulatory complexity, community impact and evidential challenge. This practical and highly focused webinar provides an end to end guide to the prosecution process, equipping delegates with the skills needed to deliver clear early investigative advice, apply the Code for Crown Prosecutors with confidence, present effective Magistrates’ Court hearings and prepare robust, disclosure compliant cases.

Designed specifically for lawyers working in environmental health, trading standards, licensing, housing, education and community safety, this webinar offers a structured, real world approach to decision making and case preparation in non police investigations.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• How to provide early investigative advice that strengthens evidential quality and ensures proportionality
• Applying the Full Code Test and Threshold Test in a local authority context
• Managing first appearances, case management hearings and sentencing hearings in the Magistrates’ Court
• Handling basis of plea discussions and identifying when a Newton hearing is required
• Meeting CPIA disclosure obligations
• Preparing a clear, trial ready prosecution case that complies with CrimPR and withstands scrutiny

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Friday 23rd October 2026

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