Witness Conferences

Criminal Law Journal, Vol. 24, p. 297, 2000

Posted: 18 Sep 2009

Date Written: October 1, 2000

Abstract

Currently in Australia it is improper for a lawyer to confer at the same time with more than one lay witness, including a client, about issues under litigation. The argument is put forward that although there may be reasons to view the holding of a witness conference as a poor tactical decision, the practice should not be viewed as unethical. Indeed, as meetings of witnesses will inevitably take place, the presence of a lawyer at such a meeting may have a salutary effect.

Keywords: Witness conference, witness, legal ethics, litigation procedure, criminal law

JEL Classification: K14

Suggested Citation

Mahoney, Richard Rayworth, Witness Conferences (October 1, 2000). Criminal Law Journal, Vol. 24, p. 297, 2000, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1474485

Richard Rayworth Mahoney (Contact Author)

University of Otago, Faculty of Law ( email )

P.O. Box 56
Dunedin, Otago 9010
New Zealand

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