Manchester Criminal Defence Essential Update
7 CPD 2026
7 CPD
All Essential Updates
ÂŁ75
Friday, October 16, 2026
9:30am Registration – 4:30pm Finish
Manchester Conference Centre, Pendulum Hotel, Sackville Street, Manchester,
M1 3BB
Dear Friends & Colleagues, on Friday 16 October 2026, Law Friends returns to Manchester for our 7-CPD Criminal Defence Essential Update Conference.
This full-day course promises a broad spread of practice-focused criminal defence seminars, covering the essential updates practitioners need across the entire case progression roadmap.
A Full Day of Essential Criminal Defence Updates
We begin with an interactive session on current police station problems and practical solutions, before moving through the key stages of criminal defence practice.
The day will take a deep dive into Youth Justice, Magistrates’ Court practice, Crown Court practice, ethics and forensics, together with new offences, Criminal Procedure Rules updates and sentencing developments.
There will also be questions and answers throughout the day, allowing delegates to discuss strategies, practical problems and best practice with the presenting team.
Created and Delivered by Practitioners
This course is created, structured and delivered by experienced criminal law solicitors, barristers and experts who are all in full-time practice.
Our presenters combine current frontline experience with excellent public speaking and top-tier training skills.
The Law Friends team brings up-to-the-minute precision with decades of clarity and focus for an enjoyable and substantive CPD experience.
Collectively, we are Law Friends.
A Superb Central Manchester Venue
The conference will take place at a superb central Manchester venue close to public transport.
For delegates travelling from further afield, there is also a well-priced hotel at the conference centre for those needing to stay overnight.
The One to Go To
We are working on the full programme now, which will be released soon.
Knowing that this is “the one to go to”, booking is open now and we look forward to seeing you on the day.
Book Early for Just ÂŁ75
Check out our reviews below and book early at the reduced rate of just ÂŁ75.
Your ticket includes all-day refreshments together with a comprehensive delegate pack.
The Law Friends production team will also be filming the event.
If you enjoyed last year’s conference, please tell your friends!
With kindest regards,
Law Friends
Course Features
- Full practice-focused law updates for all practitioners across the jurisdiction
- Suitable for paralegals, trainees, solicitors, pupils, and barristers
- 7 CPD courses covering all essential updates, new laws, practice, and procedure
- All practice-focused seminars presented by hand-picked Law Friends ambassadors
- Big room, large-screen HD visuals
- Professional audio-visual film crew working to broadcast quality
- Comfortable seating at cabaret-style tables
- Summaries, strategies, toolkits, and skills bringing you up to date on best practice
- Q&A and post-seminar discussion with speakers available after all seminars
- Post-conference drinks – come and relax with your colleagues after the event
- Easily accessible state-of-the-art Central Manchester location
- Quick check-in and early get-out
- Full venue air-conditioning
- All-day tea, coffee, and biscuits included
- Delegate pack included
Delegate Reviews from Our Conferences Last Year
“Great topics covered. Very relevant and up to date, even touching on live cases and events that had been the previous day. Very informative and laced with some humour.”
Megan Conliffe – Howarth Gall and Gallagher – 100% score
“Each speaker was clearly knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Excellent case notes, which were explained in a helpful and entertaining manner.”
Lawrence Lee, Solicitor – Lawrence Lee and Co – 100% score
“Very informative and good range of areas covered.”
Aaron Ruby – Clifford Johnston – 100% score
“As always, an excellent course. Great to see you back. Content excellent and just right.”
Yasmin Aslam, Director – AGI Solicitors – 100% score
“Very informative and engaging speakers. Interesting topics and valuable updates in the law.”
Amman, Solicitor – RCM Solicitors – 100% score
“Great speakers with interesting topics. Nice to have in-person conferences. Will be back next year.”
Molly McDonald, Accredited Rep – 100% score
“Very informative and interesting. Speakers all very knowledgeable. Nice to be able to attend the course in person rather than online.”
Bridget Waters, Molyneux Crown Court Clerk – Lawrence Lee and Co
We very much look forward to seeing you on the day!
