The Offence of Criminal Damage - What’s New?

Introduction

The Court of Appeal has recently given judgement on the defence under s5 CDA - belief in owner’s consent. This particularly affects cases involving protests but is not limited to such cases.

This virtual classroom seminar will also include an examination of the Court of Appeal’s review of the Colston case.

What You Will Learn

This live broadcast will cover the following:

• The offence of damaging a memorial
• When is criminal damage ‘either way’?
• Does s127 Magistrates’ Courts Act apply to criminal damage?
• How do you proceed where value is unknown?
• Recent Court of Appeal caselaw including protest cases
• How to resist a claim for compensation when defending
• How to avoid the above trap if you prosecute
• Recent caselaw on compensation

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.