CPD training
Upcoming Webinars:
Assessing Fitness to Stand Trial and Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder: Methods, Qualifications, Controversies, and Future Directions
Presenter:
Dr. Barry Cooper, Dr. Andrew Haag, and Dr. David Hill
Description:
Courthouse Libraries BC is proud to support the Criminal Defence Advocacy Society (CDAS) in presenting: Assessing Fitness to Stand Trial and Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder: Methods, Qualifications, Controversies, and Future Directions
This session uses case studies to explore evidence-based evaluations of Fitness to Stand Trial and Criminal Responsibility. Discrepant Canadian practices are reviewed and the challenges and controversies associating with these assessments are examined. CPA’s position paper on these topics is discussed as are ways to increase service delivery.
Participants in this presentation may claim up to 1.5 hours of CPD credit with LSBC.
Date and time:
Tuesday, November 24th, 2026 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
To register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ap5I_YMoR3CPnOEO4Q2kjg
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More CPD opportunities
Archived webinars
Archived webinars are organized by topic. If you plan to review a previously recorded course for CPD credit, it is your responsibility to ensure that your review of the course meets the Law Society of BC's Eligible Activities for continuing professional development.
Legal research course
This course, which is eligible for CPD credit, is a series of videos that demonstrate how to plan a research strategy and employ specific research skills. In the videos we show you how to use popular legal research tools that are free (CanLII) or that you can use for free at the BC Courthouse Libraries.
Take the course (including self-assessment quiz questions) through the Law Society's Brightspace platform.