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Guide to what to expect from the court process – A guide for professionals
Author: Clare Seymour, former senior lecturer in social work at Anglia Ruskin University BIOG
Last Updated: 12 May 2010
Publication Date: 07 June 2008
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Introduction
Types of court
The legal profession
Ethical principles in law and social care
How cases are decided in court
Hearings
Court rules
Preparing for court
Reports and statements
What to expect at court
Giving evidence
Cross-examination
Legal decision-making
Appeals
Conclusion
Resources and further reading
Introduction
Most people view the prospect of contact with courts with considerable apprehension.
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