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CrimeLine Updater, written by Andrew Keogh, is the largest circulation criminal law update, received by over 11,000 criminal lawyers, judges and academics each week. Each issue digests the latest cases from 30 sources, legislation and news. Important judgments are often emailed within minutes of being handed down. Cases are linked to Casetrack so you have full text judgments. Thre is no charge to receive the CrimeLine Updater or use this website. Click here to sign up.

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In House Conferences - Did you know that Andrew Keogh can come to you to present training? In-house conferences make good business sense:

• A date to suit you
• No travel expenses for your staff
• Course fees at a substantial discount over normal prices
• A course can be developed to suit your own needs and requirements
• No equipment to hire - we provide power point, laptop and screen if required
• Course notes supplied

We have very few dates available during the 2008 CPD year, but are now taking bookings for late 2008 and all of 2009. To receive full details of the CrimeLine In-House service please click here to send an email, remembering to include your name, address and contact telephone number. We will then send you a fact-sheet and contact you later to discuss in more detail.

Ed Cape Presents his Police Station Masterclass - 3 hours CPD, 2pm - 5.15 £119+Vat Learn from the expert on police station law, practice and procedure

• London 16th September - Venue Law Society Chancery Lane
• Birmingham 23rd September - Venue to be notified
• Manchester 26th September - Venue Manchester Conference Centre

Defending Young People - Youth Court Masterclass - 3 hours CPD, 2pm - 5.15pm £149+Vat Naomi Redhouse is a renowned expert in youth court practice and procedure, and joint author of the leading text on the subject. She practises as a solicitor. As youth crime becomes more complex, and sentencing changes following the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 come into force, this is a timely course for new practitioners and older hands who sometimes fear the youth court!

• Leeds 9th September
• Birmingham 17th September
• Bristol 24th September
• London 25th September

Dr David Thomas QC's Sentencing Law Update - 6 hours CPD £225+Vat No-one knows more about sentencing than David Thomas, the man who trains the judges! Bring yourself up to date with the latest provisions in the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008. Last years Sentencing Law Conference quickly sold out

• London 10th October - Venue Law Society Chancery Lane

Andrew Keogh's Criminal Law Update - 6 hours CPD £225+Vat Andrew brings his unrivalled knowledge of what is happening in criminal law to the lecture room. Andrew will expertly guide you through the cases and law that really matters. Full coverage of fees, costs and contract changes

• Southampton - 30th September
• Bristol - 7th October
• Newcastle - 14th October
• London 16th October - Venue Law Society Chancery Lane
• Manchester 22nd October - Venue Manchester Conference Centre
• London 30th October - Venue Law Society Chancery Lane

Judicial Review for beginners - 6 hours CPD £225+Vat Barrister Stephen Field, who has undertaken a significant number of important judicial review cases in recent years will lecture on this important, but often underused area of challenge. This course is suitable for the complete beginner and delegates will leave confident in their ability to spot and action legal errors. This is an increasingly important area of law for criminal lawyers and those beginning to practice prison law.

• London - 11th November 2008
• Bristol - 12th November 2008
• Leeds - 13 November 2008

Defending Young People - Youth Court Masterclass - 3 hours CPD, 2pm - 5.15pm £149+Vat Naomi Redhouse is a renowned expert in youth court practice and procedure, and joint author of the leading text on the subject. She practises as a solicitor. As youth crime becomes more complex, and sentencing changes following the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 come into force, this is a timely course for new practitioners and older hands who sometimes fear the youth court!

• Manchester 2nd February 2009
• London 4th February 2009
• Southampton 23rd February 2009

Anthony Edwards Criminal Law Updates 2009 - 6 hours CPD £225 + Vat. CrimeLine is delighted to welcome Anthony Edwards, widely regarded as one of the finest speakers on circuit. Anthony covers all aspects of criminal litigation, from investigation to appeal. He examines developments in legal aid and costs, criminal investigations, criminal law, procedure, evidence and sentencing. All major Court decisions are included with an explanation of their relevance.

The course will contain two hours of material relevant to the work of duty solicitors and accredited representatives, so meeting their minimum training requirement.

Click here for dates and booking details