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Presenter: Justice Alice Yorke-Soo Hon, JA
Objective: At the end of the session, participants will be able to
identify and address, within the ambit their jurisdiction, issues of
abuse of process.

12:00 – 1:00 LUNCH

1:00 – 2:15 Trial of Sexual Offences
Presenter: Justice Mark Mohammed, JA

Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be better
equipped to
(i) Conduct trials of sexual offences, aware of the unique
evidential and procedural considerations involved, and
(ii) Discern and address stereotypical assumptions
associated with victims of sexual offences.

2:15 – 2:30 Trial of Sexual Offences – Open Discussion

Leader: Justice Mark Mohammed, JA

2:30 – 2:45 LIQUID BREAK

2:45 – 4:00 Miscellaneous Matters

• Evidence via Video Link
• Expert evidence in the paper committal process
• Dismissals for want of prosecution
Presenters: Justice Alice Yorke-Soo Hon, JA
Justice Mark Mohammed, JA
Evaluation and Close

4:00 – 4:30

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