Advocacy and Unity in the Profession
Speaker: John Cooper
Date: Autumn 2017
CRIMINAL
John Cooper QC
Defence Counsel
25 Bedford Row
Here John fuses his formidable advocacy knowledge with his belief in the need for the industry to unite. John is a criminal defence barrister at 25 Bedford Row Chambers and here he discusses.
Key Words/Topics
The Opening Speech
Primary and Secondary Disclosure
Admissions
Hurdles
5cs
The Five C's of Examination in Chief
Be Clear
Be Concise
Be Chronological
Be Comprehensive
Be Controlled
One Idea Per Question
Use the W's
How
Tell us
Pause
Silence
Empathy
Water
Put the Witness at Ease
Affirmation
Cross Examination
Be clear about the purpose of the Questions
Undermine the Opponent
Advance the Defence
Never Ask a Question you dont know the Answer to
Never use "Why"
Think Ahead
Use Killer Points Fast
Be Flexible
Listen to the Answers
Unity Within The Profession
Protecting Legal Aid
Trust
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