The Offence of Criminal Damage - What’s New?

Introduction

This virtual classroom seminar will provide a concise update of the law surrounding criminal damage for those already familiar with the offence.

It will explore the typical problems that advocates may encounter as well as the new offence of damaging a memorial.

This session 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 new 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?
• How to resist a claim for compensation when defending
• How to avoid the above trap if you prosecute

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.