While investigations into environmental offending may be carried out as thoroughly as possible, even a robust case may be unpicked during cross-examination, which may often determine the outcome of the case.  To the uninitiated, the prospect of having to give evidence in court and be cross-examined by opposing counsel can be daunting.  However, if officers or experts are equipped with sufficient knowledge of the court process and the necessary skills to respond to challenging questioning, the evidence given during cross-examination can often strengthen the prosecution case.  In this interactive seminar, we discuss the purpose of cross-examination and provide guidance on how witnesses can prepare themselves.  We then put those methods into action by engaging in a live exercise of cross-examination to demonstrate its pros and cons in a trial context

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