Prosecuting Successfully: Practical Lessons

Adam Kendall was joined by a panel of expert speakers who gave helpful, practical tips and guidance for local authority prosecutors and employees on a variety of issues:

• School non-attendance – Michael McManus, Investigating Officer at City of Wolverhampton Council, discussed the challenges around school non-attendance and how enforcement aligns with the wider objectives of getting children to school.

• HMO licensing and HRSS – Dr Dan Jacklin, experienced barrister at St Philips Chambers, reviewed HMO licensing and the rating system, considered case law and looked at ways to improve prosecutions.

• Costs – Mark Holloway, Senior Associate, looked at ways to improve recovery of litigation and prosecution costs.

• Delay – With Court back logs now stretching into years, Emma Hall, Associate, considered the impact of court backlogs causing delay on prosecution cases.

View our latest article on school non-attendance