A Necessary Confession? The imbalance of suspect and victim assistance within the justice system and the challenge of morals and ethics.
Join us for this two-hour webinar delivered by Mr Keith Harbottle and DR Laura Dominique which explores a hard-hitting real life sexual abuse case led by Keith where a full confession by the suspect is considered to be the best result to prevent this case being heard in a Crown Court. The webinar will explore issues of police and Local Authority protection for children, potential imbalances of assistance between suspects and victims, in addition to police investigative interviewing in sensitive situations and disclosure to legal representatives. It will examine evidence presented by medical experts, challenges with the Crown Prosecution Service, the use of Registered Intermediaries and an exposure of morals and ethics to apprehend the suspect. A short Q and A session will conclude the session.
This webinar will be useful for anyone who wishes to learn more about evidence-based decision making within the justice system and is suitable for students, academics and practitioners alike.
Book your place for £15.00
Speakers
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Dr Laura Dominique
Assistant Professor at Northumbria University, UK.
Dr Dominique has 10 years of experience in academia. Her research expertise relates directly to vulnerability, police interviewing of vulnerable victims, witnesses and suspects, safeguards within the justice system including the Registered Intermediary and the Appropriate Adult, and false confessions.
Dr Dominique has published extensively in these areas in peer reviewed national and international journals, policing magazines and blogs. She is also the founder of the Forensic Interview Trace. In addition to her academic work, Dr Dominique is a Registered Intermediary and has assisted over 600 vulnerable victims and witnesses in providing their best evidence over a span of 10 years.
She advises police officers on how best to communicate effectively and interview vulnerable individuals. Dr Dominique provides ongoing training to national and international organisations.
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Keith Harbottle
Former, PIP Level 2 Detective Constable.
Keith Harbottle has over 25 years in investigative police work spanning over an array of investigations, including serious category criminal offences and complex abuse. Keith was a PIP Level 2 Detective Constable and a nationally accredited Specialist Child Abuse Investigator and was qualified to Sergeant.
Keith has significant experience in dealing with and interviewing hundreds of victims, witnesses and suspects including those with complex needs and vulnerabilities. His successes earned him a lifetime achievement award for investigation and safeguarding, and he was nominated for a lifetime achievement award in policing.
Keith has also worked as a Safe Sport Investigator for a national sports governing body, and he currently sits on an Independent Concerns Panel for The British Dance Council reviewing safeguarding concerns prior to disciplinary actions. He holds a Master’s degree in Terrorism, Intelligence and Security and frequently collaborates with academics for teaching, research and training.
Keith currently provides expert consultancy opinion into the development of the Forensic Interview Trace app.
