Parnell's Barristers List, law firm Doogue & George and BottledSnail Productions present the educational event "Exploring the topic of Sexual Consent in Victorian Criminal Law" in anticipation of BottledSnail's next production, the modern play "Consent" by Nina Raine.

This event will take place at The Metropolitan Hotel located at 265 Williams Street Melbourne VIC from 6pm to 8pm on 19 September 2024 and is free but attendees are required to register.

Hear presentations on the topic of Sexual Assault in Victorian Criminal Law from two experianced Victorian lawyers, Zoe Broughton, an experienced criminal law barrister from the Victorian Bar and Sophie Parsons, an experienced criminal lawyer from Doogue & George. A scene will also be performed over the course of the evening from the modern UK play "Consent" by Nina Raine which explores the topic of "consent" in a fictional London sexual assualt trial and modern day relationsips. BottledSnail's production of the play opens at Chapel Off Chapel on 31 October 2024.

Some refreshments and finger food will be available on the night.

More details about are speakers can be found below-

Zoe Broughton is an experienced criminal law barrister having been called to the bar in 2009. Since then, she has also served as a senior public defender at Victoria Legal Aid for some years, before returning to the private bar. Zoe has experience appearing in Supreme and County Court trials, pleas, appeals and bail applications, contested committals and matters involving the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 and Serious Sex Offenders (Detention and Supervision) Act 2009.

Sophie Parsons has extensive experience in complex criminal defence matters in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Sophie provides advice and representation at the charge and pre-charge stages of proceedings in the adult and youth jurisdictions. As an advocate, Sophie has appeared in bail applications, contested hearings, committals, jury trials, pleas, and appeals. As an extension of her role as an advocate and Partner at Doogue + George, Sophie facilitates the lawyer training program at the firm and enjoys external presentations with legal organisations.

To purchase tickets to "Consent" at Chapel Off Chapel and to find out more can be found on this link - https://chapeloffchapel.com.au...

More details of our hosts can be found below -

Matt Parnell from Parnell's Barristers List

Parnell’s Barristers is regarded as Victoria’s premier criminal and administrative law list. Over 100 barristers strong, its members bring together a level of expertise which is unmatched in Victoria, often tackling social justice matters that explore personal stories and the social structures that shape our lives.

Since its establishment in 2021, Parnell's Barristers has sought to create opportunities and the right working environment so that its members can provide exceptional service. They strive to be leaders in the legal profession whilst holding themselves accountable to break through stereotypes and support their people and the wider community.

https://www.parnellsbarristers...

Kate Da Costa from Doogue & George

Doogue + George criminal defence lawyers are on your side. We have 30 years experience to fight charges or to try to resolve and get the best result possible. We help you if you have been charged by Police or are facing other serious issues. We are Melbourne’s largest specialist criminal law firm with 27 criminal defence lawyers in total and including 9 Accredited Specialist Criminal Lawyers.

https://www.criminal-lawyers.c...

Nicky Neville - Jones from BottledSnail Productions

Since BottledSnail was formed in 2013, we have involved over 350 legal professionals in creative projects ranging from full scale theatre productions to lunchtime concerts and, with the help of our partners, raised over $45,000 for charity, including the Tristan Jepson Memorial Foundation.

We have sold thousands of tickets to more than 30 productions and events. We aim to generate a significant positive impact on the lives of those people who participate, and to make a sophisticated contribution to Melbourne's creative culture.

https://www.bottledsnail.com/

Please note: this event is recommended for those over the age of 16 years and contains reference to sexaul assault and other distressing material.