This is a practical session designed to assist
practitioners develop the tactics needed to achieve the best results for
clients in adjudications.
During this webinar experienced prison law solicitor and
speaker Dean Kingham will discuss the case of R (Gifford) v Governor of HMP
Bure [2014], a governor only adjudication, to provide practitioners with
guidance on matters where there will need to be subsequent proceedings.
The case of R (Soar) v Secretary of State for Justice
[2015], a matter in which Dean Kingham had personal involvement will also be
reviewed; In this case, prior to obtaining receiving telephone advise from a
mental health professional, the governor had the client removed from the adjudication
hearing. In effect the evidence was took in closed the session and was later
referenced by the governor when finding the client guilty. The basis on which
this decision was challenged and the concerns that this matter highlights for practitioners
will also be considered
The following areas, as they relate to prison adjudications
will also be discussed:
·
‘Disability’ Equality Act 2010
·
Duty to make reasonable adjustments
·
Tarrant principles
·
Psychoactive Substances Act 2016