This webinar will focus on the role of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the process of conducting criminal trials and summary prosecutions in NSW.

Presenters will discuss circumstances where private practitioners may become involved in criminal proceedings, which can include being engaged to act on behalf of a complainant or witness in the proceedings, being asked to provide advice or appear in relation specific applications in the criminal proceedings or being involved in concurrent civil or family law proceedings. The aim of this session is to provide private practitioners with useful information about the Director of Public Prosecution’s function and to give practical advice on how interactions with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions can be navigated.

This session will be presented by Crown Prosecutor Andrew McMaster and Senior Solicitor Tessa Lumsden both of whom have a wealth of experience in complex criminal prosecutions where private practitioners have been involved. 

 This webinar is offered complimentary to members.

DISTRESSING CONTENT 

Andrew McMaster, Crown Prosecutor, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Tessa Lumsden, Senior Solicitor, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions