From the chair

It is my great pleasure to chair the 13th Criminal Law Conference (formerly Criminal Law Symposium).

The conference, held every two years, is rightly recognised as one of, if not the, premier educational events in the criminal law jurisdiction. Its purpose remains constant: in-depth and lucid analysis of key developments in criminal law and practice. Moreover, not only does it bring together a range of outstanding presenters, but it also brings the profession together to share ideas, camaraderie and collegiality, a particular hallmark of the criminal bar.

Once again, the conference organisers have put together an impressive programme, covering both popular perennials – the evidence and sentencing updates – as well as sessions on topical and important developments such as the Te Ao Mārama framework, mental impairment and the criminal law, the implications of sentencing and bail on children, and practical options for successful defendants.

I do hope you will be able to attend this year’s conference whether in person or by live web stream. It promises stimulating presentations, as well as a forum to mix and mingle with your fellow practitioners.

I look forward to seeing you in November.

Chair: The Honourable Justice Sally Fitzgerald

Programme outline

Download PDF brochure for a full outline of each session

• Mai I Te Pō Ki Te Ao Marama - the transition from the night to the enlightened world
• Prosecution Guidelines
• Evidence Update
• Sentencing Update
• Mental Impairment and the Criminal Law
• Options for Successful Defendants - winning with an aftertaste of injustice. What next?
• Followed by drinks and dinner

Learning objectives

In this conference you will:

• Gain up-to-date analysis and interpretation of recent developments in criminal law.
• Increase your knowledge of current best practice in criminal advocacy.

Book

Please indicate your selection upon registration:

• Hard Copy - Your book will be given to you when you register on the day* - no extra charge 
• PDF - You will be emailed a PDF copy of the book 3 working days before the event - no extra charge 
• Both Hard Copy & PDF - You will be emailed a PDF copy of the book 3 working days before the event, and you can collect the hard copy book when you register on the day* - additional $30 charge

*Live web stream attendees - if you select hard copy or both - your book will be couriered to you.

Timing

Note: live web stream registrations close 3pm Thursday 7 November

• 8.30am - 8.50am - Registration 
• 8.50am - Sessions begin
• 5.05pm - Sessions end 
• 6.30pm - 11.00pm - drinks and dinner

Fee (incl GST)

Law Society Members benefit from up to 30% off

Fee includes book and catering (excludes dinner, details below)

In-Person

Earlybird - by 18 October 2024

• $765 - Law Society members and associate members
• $995 - Non-members
• $175 - Conference dinner 

Registration - after 18 October 2024

• $815 - Law Society members and associate members
• $1,045 - Non-members
• $175 - Conference dinner

Live Web Stream

2+1 available for live web stream registrations - must be arranged at time of booking - find out more
Earlybird - by 18 October 2024

• $745 - Law Society members and associate members
• $975 - Non-members

Registration - after 18 October 2024

• $795 - Law Society members and associate members
• $1025 - Non-members

Download PDF Brochure & registration form

Wellington	8 November
Live Web Stream	8 November
I can't attend, but please let me know when the book is available to purchase.

Cancellation and refund policy

You may cancel your registration eight working days in advance of an event, and you will receive a refund less a 25% administration fee. If you cancel less than eight working days in advance of the event, no refund is payable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another person. If you wish to do so you must advise CLE in writing of the change. NZLS CLE Ltd reserves the right to close registrations, and, cancel or reschedule an event as necessary. Where an event is cancelled by CLE, a full refund is payable.