An Introduction to Criminal Evidence & Procedure for SQE Candidates

Introduction

This webinar provides a practical introduction to the key principles that underpin the criminal courts. It explores how evidence is assessed and used within criminal proceedings, alongside the legal and procedural framework that governs the progression of cases through the courts. You will gain an understanding of the factors that can influence the admissibility and reliability of evidence and how these principles operate in practice.

The webinar also provides an overview of the Criminal Procedure Rules and Practice Directions, governing the early stages of a case through to its management and sentencing. By bringing together evidence, procedure and practical considerations, this webinar will equip you with a clear practical understanding of how criminal cases progress and the key principles that support the administration of justice.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Evidence - relevance and admissibility
• The law in relation to DNA evidence
• Exclusion of evidence
• Confession evidence
• Procedure - the Criminal Procedure Rules and Criminal Practice Directions
• Criminal Procedure Rules 2025
• Part 1 - The Overriding Objective
• Part 3 - Case management
• Part 8 - Initial details of the prosecution case
• Criminal Practice Directions 2023
• Custody and bail
• Sentencing