Free 7 hours of CPD training on Plain Language in Criminal Justice funded by EU Commission
The National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA), Sheehan & Partners and Fair Trials (global criminal justice watchdog) invite solicitors, gardaí, judges, academics, and other criminal justice actors to take part in free training on clear legal language in criminal justice. This training is funded by the European Commission and is on over the month of October.
A large part of the 7 hours is self-study of plain English writing skills and the c72 Form (document given to people detained in garda stations) and the final part will be lively virtual workshop with peers. There is some study before this but in all the training is 7 hours.
Places are limited so enrol if you are in one of the categories of people mentioned above.