OVERVIEW - CRIMINAL LAW
In 2026 CPD-Philanthropy provides a choice of 92 in person attendance / 'up-to-date' on demand online 1 hour & 1/2 hour course modules, within the area of Legal Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
We invite you to build your own CPD programme from CPD-Philanthropy's 2026 Legal CPD Conference, Seminar and e-Learning programme by combining modules to reflect your interest/requirement: 2026 LEGAL CPD PROGRAMME
Course module descriptors state aims/learning outcomes, content, duration and availability.
Please note:
- Additional module descriptors and updates are being uploaded on an ongoing basis.
- Legal course modules are designed to comply with the annual CPD requirement for Solicitors (25 hours Legal CPD).
- This directory of course modules provides an overview of current & discontinued lectures which CPD-Philanthropy has provided since 2015.
CRIMINAL LAW
European Arrest Warrants – An update (Click link for more information)
This one-hour lecture aims to explain what an European Arrest Warrant , what the life cycle of the Warrant is and how it is enforced. The lecturer focuses on the relevant glossary, case law and issues which arise for partitioners who work in this area.
Consent in Sexual Offences (Click link for more information)
This one-hour lecture analyses the current law on consent in Ireland. It deals with the realities of how the law is imposed and it discusses how the law might be reformed going forward.
Corporate Enforcement – What every Solicitor should know? (Click link for more information)
This one-hour lecture gives a practical overview of the role of The Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA). Furthermore, it sets out the roles and duties of Company Directors and explains the powers which the CEA possesses in enforcing Company Law breaches.
Criminal Law – ‘Privacy Rights in The Digital World’ (Click link for more information)
Our phones and our computers can tell a huge amount about our interests, including potentially our political leanings, our medical concerns through our internet browsing history and our contacts though stored emails, contacts lists and contacts on social media. This one-hour lecture examines the cases of DDP V Quirke and asks the question as to whether they create new rights to Digital Privacy.
Criminal Procedures – ‘Bail in the District Court’ (Click link for more information)
As a bail application in the District Court may be the first time the client will see you advocating on his or her behalf, interacting with the Judge, Cross examining the prosecuting Garda and arguing the case for bail, it is essential to know the golden rules in relation to such application. This one hour lecture covers everything a Solicitor should know in relation to making a bail application in the District Court.
Intoxication as a Defence – An update (Click link for more information)
The Supreme Court case of Eadon [2019] carried out an in-depth analysis on the law on Intoxication as a Defence. This one-hour lecture analyses the law pre and post Eadon and guides practitioners through the many red flags and legal issues which can arise in putting up such a defence.
Anti–Money Laundering & Sol Acc Reg – Preventing Breaches (Click link for more information)
This one-hour lecture covers some of the common breaches of the regulations in the past year. The lecture discusses some of the case law and analyses how such breaches might be avoided. The lecture also deals with the difference between money laundering & terrorist financing.
Anti-Money Laundering & Sol Acc Reg - What every Solicitor should know? (Click link for more information)
This one-hour lecture highlights a range of potential pitfalls which Solicitors should be aware of when handling client accounts. It covers the different types of due diligence required, potential red flags and explains when a suspicious transaction report should be made. It also provides an update in relation to recent changes to Solicitors Accounts Regulations.
Anti-Money Laundering – Knowing your client and other useful tips. (Click link for more information)
This one hour lectures deals with recent developments in the area of AML, including statutory amendments and a number of high profile national and international cases.
The Criminal Justice (Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing) Act 2018 (Click link for more information)
On the 14th of November 2018, legislation was enacted to transpose the Fourth Anti Money Laundering Directive (MLD4) into Irish law. This one hour lecture deals with the reforms which the Act introduces.
Evidence in Driving Offences - An update December 2019 (Click link for more information)
The law in Road Traffic matters is a complex and ever-changing one where the penalties for various offences have gradually increased over the years. Also, Road Traffic law is replete with evidential presumptions and technicalities. This one hour lecture discusses the various complexities and technicalities which arise in relation to road traffic offences.
The District Court: The Right to Silence (Click link for more information)
In the past number of years Solicitors have been permitted to sit with clients while they are being interviewed by Gardaí and the Criminal legal aid system has been modified to allow for payments to Solicitor performing this service. This brings Ireland into line with other countries such as the USA & the UK. This one hour lecture seeks to provide some guidance, tips and relevant case law in relation to acting for clients who are being interviewed by Gardaí. The lecture focuses, in particular, on the right to silence and when it should be advised.
Drink Driving – An update December 2017 (Click link for more information)
The law on drink driving is the subject of regular litigation in the higher courts and regular amendment by the Oireachtas both in the nature of the offences, the manner in which they are investigated and tried, the means by which evidence can be adduced and the penalties that apply in the case of conviction. The last year has seen developments in all of these areas.
When Intoxication is a Defence to Criminal Offences (Click link for more information)
It is crucial to recognise that as lawyers we often ignore evidence of intoxication by clients
when those clients are providing an account of what happened during the commission of a
suspect offence.
Professional Standards in Anti-Money Laundering - An update 2023 (Click link for more information)
This one-hour presentation aims to bring Solicitors up to date with the latest case law, directives and rules surrounding AML. There is a specific focus on the various documents, risk assessment and procedures which every Solicitors office should have as well as a remined of the relevant policies, controls and procedures when conducting due diligence.
The 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (Click link for more information)
This one hour lecture deals with the various elements of the 5th AML Directive. Member States were required to introduce national implementing legislation by 10 January 2020 transposing the 5th AML Directive into law. The Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020 (the Bill) proposes to amend the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Acts 2010-2018 (the Acts). The Bill transposes many of the elements of 5AMLD.
Developments in Anti-Money Laundering – An update 2021 (Click link for more information)
The Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act 2021 (the Act) was signed on 18 March 2021 and commenced in April 2021. This amends the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010 (the 2010 Act) and transposes the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD) into Irish law. This one-hour lecture covers all the main changes in the Act and also analyses various recent case-law.
Anti-Money Laundering & Accounting I – Are you compliant? (Click link for more information)
This one hour lecture give an overview of the Irish law on AML and sets out the provisions of the EU AML Directives.
Anti-Money Laundering II – The Irish Context (Click link for more information)
The Department of Justice’s annual report on money laundering and terrorist financing, reveals almost 14,900 alerts were raised by banks in 2016. The lecture will assess which businesses are ‘high risk’ and analyse how businesses should change their practices in order to comply with the AML law.
Anti-Money Laundering – Compliance and Risk Assessment / 2017 (Click link for more information)
The Fourth EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive (EU 2015/849) (AMLD4), came into force in June 2015, and will replace the Third Anti-Money Laundering Directive (2005/60/EC) . This must be transposed by member states by 26 June 2017.
Anti-Money Laundering –A Case Law update / 2017 (Click link for more information)
This one hour lecture analyses the latest cases in this area of law and highlights the pitfalls to avoid when carrying out due diligence and AML compliance.