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Our Policing and Law department are teaming up to bring professionals and students together to debate the hot topic of disclosure in a unique conference.
Failure by police to share evidence with defence lawyers has led to the collapse of over 900 cases last year, including several rape trials. Most recently, Liam Allan was charged with 12 counts of rape and sexual assault, but his trial collapsed after police were ordered to hand over his phone records.
The event brings those with an interest in the profession right up to speed with the latest issues in the justice system and the chance to network with experts, including retired superintendent Paul Duhig of Cumbria Constabulary and former crown prosecutor Linda Vance, who will be heading up the debate on which side the fault lies when it comes to evidence not being properly disclosed in court cases.
Agenda
Time
Sessions
11:00-11:40am
Opening session, introductions and examination of the current situation regarding disclosure of evidence and unused material in criminal prosecutions Iain Stainton, Senior Lecturer in Policing and Criminology, University of Cumbria
11:40-12:15pm
Senior Investigating Officer Considerations and Responsibilities Paul Duhig, Retired Superintendent, Cumbria Constabulary
12:15-1:00pm
Refreshments and networking
1:00-1:30pm
The Crown Prosecutor View. Linda Vance, former Divisional Crown Prosecutor in Cumbria
1:30-2:00pm
An International View on Disclosure Nicoletta Policek, Associate Professor in Policing & Criminology, University of Cumbria
2:00-2:20pm
The Impact of Technology Ann Thanaraj, Principal Lecturer in Law, University of Cumbria
Job Title: Former Divisional Crown Prosecutor in Cumbria
Linda now uses her expertise gained through practising law to help give back to the community.
Her roles include: Part time Law Lecturer at Cumbria University, NHS Governor for Cumbria Partnership Trust, Non-Executive Director, Member of the Police Commissioners Scrutiny Panel and Trustee of local charity Safetynet based in Carlisle helping victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
Ann Thanaraj
Job title: Principal Lecturer in Law
Having been Called to the Bar of England and Wales, Ann is a practicing academic and Principal Lecturer in Law at the University of Cumbria. Ann provides strategic leadership for the continuous quality assurance and enhancement of the teaching and learning opportunities and assessments of her undergraduate and postgraduate campus-based, online and collaborative partnership programmes in Law.
Iain Stainton
Job title: Senior Lecturer in Policing and Criminology
Iain joined the University of Cumbria in 2011 following 32 years of police service. During the course of his Police career, Iain served in mainly detective roles ranging from C.I.D to Special Branch, receiving a number of commendations for his work. This experience led to him delivering training on behalf of National Police Improvement Agency in covert techniques, together with investigative training to officers in the UK and overseas.
The Fusehill Street campus is easily accessible. The postcode for sat navs is CA1 2HH.
Leaving the M6 at junction 43 bear left onto Warwick Road for approximately 1.5 miles before turning left onto Greystone Road. Take the sixth left turn onto Fusehill Street. The campus entrance is on your right hand side.
Parking
Limited free parking is available on campus. Please collect a permit from one of our helpful student ambassadors on the day. Alternative parking is available at Cecil Street Car Park. Click here for directions.
Train
Carlisle railway station is about a ten minute walk from campus. Taxis are readily available outside the railway station.
Job Title: Former Divisional Crown Prosecutor in Cumbria 
Job title: Principal Lecturer in Law
Job title: Senior Lecturer in Policing and Criminology