Criminal Law Seminar with New Park Court Chambers
New Park Court Chambers in collaboration with The Newcastle and North of England Law Society are delighted to announce the second Crime Seminar.
Date: 22 October 2026
Time: 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Place: The Leonardo Hotel, Fry Street,Middlesbrough TS1 1JH
Booking: Limited spaces available.
To reserve your places(s) at this free Crime Seminar, please email mail@newcastlelawsociety.co.uk
Canapés and refreshments prior to and after the seminar presentations
Presentations
Practical approach to advising clients charged with murder. James Bourne-Arton KC will provide a practical approach to the early stages of advising clients facing an allegation of murder. There will be particular emphasis on addressing the perceived loss of control and the overwhelming, supervening events.
Section 5 offences: Causing or Allowing Death or Serious Physical Injury to a child or vulnerable adult.
Matthew Donkin KC will discuss the recent case where he, on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions, successfully appealed to the Supreme Court the decision of the Court of Appeal in R v Sheikh and others. The Supreme Court provided guidance on the statutory construction of section 5 (1) (d) (iii) of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004.
This event is free to attend – for further details about the Seminar please see the flyer.