Prosecuting & Defending Fraud Against the Elderly & Vulnerable

Introduction

Fraud targeting elderly and vulnerable individuals is on the rise - and the legal challenges surrounding these cases are intensifying. Long investigations, delicate witness handling, and complex evidence requirements make them some of the most intricate prosecutions in modern criminal law.

This webinar explores the legal complexities of prosecuting and defending fraud cases involving elderly and vulnerable victims. These cases often involve lengthy investigations, sensitive witness handling, and challenging evidential issues.

Designed for prosecution and defence professionals involved in these increasingly common and sensitive cases, this webinar offers practical guidance on navigating the procedural and evidentiary challenges they present.

What You Will Learn

This short webinar will cover the following:

• Which offences? Useful decisions on fraud and criminal property
• Investigatory orders available to the police
• The knock-on effect for suspects under investigation-bail, RUI and loss of digital devices
• The strengths and weaknesses of a case
• Data - is it real or hearsay evidence?
• Business hearsay
• Absent witnesses and hearsay applications
• Competency of witnesses
• Bringing an absent or vulnerable person up to proof
• Proceeds of Crime Act
• Restraint Orders under POCA
• The consequences of conviction for all parties including recent case law on compensation

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Thursday 23rd October 2025

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