2026-2027 Criminal Law CPD Series
Overview
Keep up with the latest developments in criminal law and legal practice with the 2026/27 Criminal Law CPD Series, an engaging program featuring eight recorded webinars led by experts from the University of Sydney and the legal profession.
The webinars share practical knowledge and experience, as well as the latest developments to enhance your expertise while meeting CPD requirements.
Whether you choose the full series or select individual webinars, this program offers the perfect opportunity to develop your expertise, earn CPD points, and stay at the forefront of criminal law. Register today and take the next step in your professional development.
Enrolment options include:
- Enrol in individual webinars*
- Enrol in the entire series at a 27% saving compared to enrolling in webinars individually*
- Enrol in 5 or more webinars to receive a 10% discount
University of Sydney alumni and staff are eligible to receive a 10% discount.
Webinar program
A new webinar is released monthly from April to November, each with a quiz to help consolidate your learning. You’ll have the flexibility to access the content at your convenience, allowing you to engage at your own pace from any location at any time.
- The "Liberato" Project
- Australia’s new anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism financing regime: Implications for the legal profession
- Public protest: Criminalisation and policing trends in Australia and the UK
- Doli incapax, quo vadis?
- Addressing the challenges of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder for adolescents in the justice system
- Robodebt and the Horizon Post Office Scandal: Failures of technology and failures of lawyering
- Neuroscience, neurotechnology and criminal justice: Themes, recent developments and possible trajectories
- Exploring the role of intermediaries in criminal justice processes
Sydney Institute of Criminology
CPD accreditation
Information for lawyers and barristers
If this educational activity is relevant to your professional development and practice of the law, then you should claim 1.5 MCLE/CPD points per webinar or 12 units for the full series. Practitioners are advised to check with the CPD governing body in their jurisdiction for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Find out about interstate accreditation.
Webinar program in detail
1. The "Liberato" Project
Presenter: Ms Sara Jane Gul
CPD areas: Ethics & professional responsibility; Substantive law
Release date: Thursday 30 April 2026
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2. Australia’s new anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism financing regime: Implications for the legal profession
Presenters: Ms Juliana Warner
CPD areas: Ethics & professional responsibility; Substantive law; Practice management & business skills
Release date: Thursday 28 May 2026
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3. Public protest: Criminalisation and policing trends in Australia and the UK
Presenter: Dr Richard Martin and Prof Simon Bronitt
CPD areas: Substantive law; Professional skills
Release date: Thursday 25 June 2026
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4. Doli incapax, quo vadis?
Presenter: Prof Thomas Crofts
CPD areas: Substantive law; Professional skills
Release date: Thursday 30 July 2026
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5. Addressing the challenges of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder for adolescents in the justice system
Presenters: Dr Fiona Robards and Prof Elizabeth Elliott
CPD area: Professional skills; Ethics & professional responsibility
Release date: Thursday 27 August 2026
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6. Robodebt and the Horizon Post Office Scandal: Failures of technology and failures of lawyering
Presenter: Dr Alexandra Sinclair
CPD area: Professional skills; Ethics & professional responsibility
Release date: Thursday 24 September 2026
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7. Neuroscience, neurotechnology and criminal justice: Themes, recent developments and possible trajectories
Presenter: Prof Allan McCay
CPD areas: Substantive Law
Release date: Thursday 29 October 2026
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8. Exploring the role of intermediaries in criminal justice processes
Presenter: Prof Emerita Judy Cashmore and Prof Rita Shackel
CPD areas: Professional skills; Ethics & professional responsibility
Release date: Thursday 26 November 2026
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This course is designed for lawyers and barristers aiming to meet their annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. It's also suitable for anyone interested in staying informed about the latest developments in criminal law.
This is a series of online webinars. Once enrolled, you will be provided a link to each recording and can watch on demand. NOTE: Webinars will only come available after their individual release dates. You will be notified by email and sent a link as each new webinar becomes available.
Materials
All course materials are delivered online via a video link and password provided by email at the time of enrolment or, for as yet unreleased webinars, time of release.
Software
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All courses must be paid in advance of commencing your course. We accept the following payment methods:
- Mastercard
- Visa
- American Express (only available for enrolments made through the Sydney Short Courses website)
- Electronic Funds Transfer (for company invoices only)
- Journal Transfer (for University of Sydney Staff only)
Please see our Payment Options for further information.
I have enrolled in a Sydney Short Courses course, what happens now?
Once your enrolment has been processed, you will receive the following emails:
- Enrolment confirmation: you will receive this immediately after your enrolment has been processed.
- Tax invoice: the payer of your enrolment will receive this immediately after your enrolment has been processed.
For some courses, you may also recieve the following:
- Course reminders: you will receive emails from Sydney Short Courses in the lead up to the course starting. These include information about the course and, if required, the schedule for online or face-to-face sessions.
- Course materials: if you are enrolled in a course that provides reading or other downloadable materials, you will get access to these materials prior to the class commencing.
- Online session links: you will receive reminder emails the day before and the day of each live session containing the meeting link and meeting ID.
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Facilitators
Simon Bronitt
Judy Cashmore
Thomas Crofts
Elizabeth Elliott
Sara Jane Gul
Richard Martin
Allan McCay
Fiona Robards
Rita Shackel
