08 How Family Law Issues are Dealt with in the Criminal Court ft Michelle Clarke
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Joanna Toch talks with Michelle Clarke, experienced criminal law barrister, about how the criminal court deals with family matters from enforcement of non-molestation orders, proof of coercive and controlling behaviour, harassment, restraining orders, obtaining papers from family law court and the differences of approach and emphasis between the two types of court. A fascinating conversation between barristers with over 60 years experience of day to day work in the two courts.
00:00 Family Law Cafe Podcast Intro
01:37 Family Court vs Criminal Court
05:48 Wigs and Garments in Court
07:19 Working as a criminal defendant's advocate
08:05 Non-molestation order and restraining order
12:37 Stalking and Coercive and Controlling Behavior
22:33 Lay magistrates and cross-examination of vulnerable witnesses
28:20 What are the stages of a criminal trial in England?
35:59 Family Court vs Criminal Cases
40:06 Criminal and Family Law in the Court
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