The Honourable Mr. Justice George Bermingham, chairperson, will lead a panel of speakers in discussing Criminal practice & procedures in the bringing and defending sexual offences cases to include presentations on:
- The categories of sexual offences
- Appropriate Instruction taking from the victim
- The Right of the Victim to separate representation upon cross examination of previous sexual history
- The Prosecution of sexual offences
- Defending the alleged sexual offender
- The Role of An Garda Siochana
Speaker Panel:
Kate Mulkerrins,
(Head of Prosecution Policy Unit) The Office of Director of Public Prosecution
Liam Mulholland,
(Head of Central Criminal Court Section), The Office of Director of Public Prosecution
Vincent Heneghan,
Barrister-at-Law
Mary Ellen Ring,
Senior Counsel
Deirdre Kenny,
Advocacy Director, One in Four
Derek Byrne,
Assistant Commissioner An Garda Siochana
Det. Superintendent John McCann
Det. Inspector Declan Daly
Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Investigation Unit
Fee: €280
Special reduced rate of €180.00 for registered charities
Registrations may be made online via legalcpd@gcd.ie and enquiries to the Division at 01-416 3310.