Criminal Advocacy: The Art of Cross-Examination

The Professional Development & Education Sub-Committee is organising a Seminar entitled “Criminal Advocacy: The Art of Cross-Examination.”

This seminar aims to provide insights from a Criminal Law practitioner particularly on the art of cross examination which forms an integral part in Criminal Advocacy.

Key Seminar Topics (among others):

1. What is Cross-Examination;
2. Primary styles of Cross-examination;
3. Powers conferred on a cross examiner;
4. General areas of questioning;
5. The difference between ‘Put Questions’ and ‘Suggestive Questions’;
6. How to Cross-Examine an Investigating Officer

Details of the Seminar is as follows:-

Date: 21st May 2026

Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Venue: Level 1, Abdullah A. Rahman Auditorium, Johore Bar Building

Fees: RM30-00 For Members of the Malaysian Bar; RM20-00 For Pupils in Chambers/Law Students

CPD points: T3/21052026/JHB/JHB264213/2