June 4 2021 - June 4 2021

Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta Education Seminar Summer 2021

This one-day online seminar touched on a variety of legal and practical topics relevant to the work of the judges of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta.

Number of Participants: 90

Overview

This one-day online seminar touched on a variety of legal and practical topics relevant to the work of the judges of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta.

Objective

The objectives of the seminar were to improve all participants’ awareness of current issues facing the court, to improve their substantive knowledge, and to further their knowledge and skills in a variety of relevant subject areas.

Summary  

Led by experienced judges and other legal practitioners, the one-day online seminar explored the topics of the voice of the child in legal proceedings, the role of children’s counsel, judicial interviews of children, early intervention cases conferences, and civil contempt, using a mix of lecture, panel discussion, interactive activities, and small group discussions.