08 How Family Law Issues are Dealt with in the Criminal Court ft Michelle Clarke

Joanna Toch talks with Michelle Clarke, experienced criminal law barrister, about how the criminal court deals with family matters from enforcement of non-molestation orders, proof of coercive and controlling behaviour, harassment, restraining orders, obtaining papers from family law court and the differences of approach and emphasis between the two types of court. A fascinating conversation between barristers with over 60 years experience of day to day work in the two courts.00:00 Family Law Cafe Podcast Intro01:37 Family Court vs Criminal Court05:48 Wigs and Garments in Court07:19 Working as a criminal defendant's advocate08:05 Non-molestation order and restraining order12:37 Stalking and Coercive and Controlling Behavior22:33 Lay magistrates and cross-examination of vulnerable witnesses28:20 What are the stages of a criminal trial in England?35:59 Family Court vs Criminal Cases40:06 Criminal and Family Law in the Court