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National Judicial Institute
November 24 2021 - November 26 2021

Criminal Jury Trials Seminar 2021

This seminar was intended for new judges and built on the jury training provided during the Seminar for New Federally Appointed Judges.

Number of Participants: 68

Overview

This seminar was intended for new judges and built on the jury training provided during the Seminar for New Federally Appointed Judges. 

Objective

The objective of this seminar was to provide judges with comprehensive training on the evidentiary, procedural, and substantive law challenges that arise in criminal jury trials, from pre-trial conferencing through to the taking of the verdict. 

Summary

Led by experienced judges with expertise in this area, and delivered by using a combination of short presentations and panel discussions, this seminar covered topics including: the impact of R. v. Chouhan on jury selection procedure, including the use of the standby power and expanded challenges for cause; the principles of party liability in trials of co-accused; instructing a jury on consent and mistaken belief in communicated consent in sexual assault cases; and tips for narrowing issues and focusing the trial.