November 14 2023 - November 14 2023

Criminal Appellate Practice for Trial and Appellate Judges: Standard of Review and Beyond

Using a combination of lecture-based presentations, panel discussions, and interactive elements, participants learned from experienced judges and other leading experts about how to effectively resolve questions relating to standard of review, remedies, appellate review in sexual assault proceedings, and current and contentious issues in criminal law appeals.

Number of Participants: 73

Overview

This bilingual one-day seminar addressed issues arising in criminal law appeals that are to the  work of appellate court judges and trial judges in their capacity to hear criminal appeal matters. 

Objectives

The objective of this seminar was to improve judges’ knowledge and ability to deal effectively  with issues that commonly arise in criminal appeals, including but not limited to standard of review  questions.  

Summary

Using a combination of lecture-based presentations, panel discussions, and interactive  elements, participants learned from experienced judges and other leading experts about how to  effectively resolve questions relating to standard of review, remedies, appellate review in sexual assault  proceedings, and current and contentious issues in criminal law appeals.