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National Counter Terrorism Conference 2010
03/07/2010
The Pacifico Partnership and the Chambers of David Etherington QC, 18 Red Lion Court joined forces with the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command (SO15) to host the first national one-day "closed" conference for the national Counter Terrorism Units (CTU) and Counter Terrorism Intelligence Units (CTIU).
(Photo from left to right) Max Hill QC, DCS Steve Lovelock- Director of the Crime Academy, DS Annette Maslin- ACPO TAM, Mr Justice Sweeney, John Yates- Assistant Commssioner (ACPO TAM), Peter Carter QC, Deb Walsh- Deputy Head of Counter Terrorism Unit CPS, Alex Milne QC, Emma Gargitter, Adam Pacifico
The event provided plenary and workshop sessions dealing with key topics such as:
- Warrants of further detention & charging decisions
- The role of prosecution counsel
- What are defence lawyers good for?
- Disclosure problems and systems
- Special advocates
- SIO breakout session
Assistant Commissoner John Yates opened the event and Mr Justice Sweeney provided the keynote address
What they said:
"A very good & informative day" Counter Terrorism SIO
"Very good conference with relevant input" Detective Superintendent
"Thought provoking presentations, topical in terms of CT investigations" SIO
"Very professional conference with credible, expert speakers" Detective Superintendent
"Worthwhile and informative day" Counter Terrorism SIO