This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake the prosecution in a trial for a fisheries management breach. It requires the ability to collect information, carry out enquiries, manage witnesses, arrange and conduct pre-trial hearings, examine prosecution witnesses, present arguments and undertake post-trial tasks.

The unit applies to individuals who work as senior fisheries compliance officers and act in an advocacy role to undertake prosecution functions in a trial. Fisheries compliance officers may not undertake prosecution duties in some states and territories.

Regulatory requirements may apply to this unit. Users are required to check with the relevant jurisdictions for current requirements.

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Observation Checklist

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Gather, collate and confirm all information required for trial as available for duration of trial
Initiate further enquiries for prosecution case as required
Arrange and conduct pre-trial hearings or negotiations as required
Process any alteration to charges according to courtroom procedures and relevant jurisdictional policies and legislation
Prepare prosecution argument to meet deadlines for trial-related dates
Assess witness credibility and reliability before trial
Notify witnesses of trial dates, confirming their understanding
Interview witnesses before trial and induct them in courtroom processes
Disclose unfavourable witness information as appropriate
Provide witness support during trial
Present opening address, providing an overview of prosecution case
Examine prosecution witness and, if necessary, re-examine and cross-examine defence witness, as required, to prove elements beyond reasonable doubt
Select, sequence and word questions for witness to cover all elements, clarify issues and minimise opportunity for defence to propose objections
Respond to objections from defence during examination-in-chief of prosecution witness and during cross-examination of defence witness
Propose objections during defence examination-in-chief and during defence cross-examination of prosecution witness
Present argument based on fact, law and evidence in a manner that is decisive, composed and credible
Present prosecution submissions in such a way that strengthens the prosecution case, minimises the prosecution weaknesses and minimises strengths in the defence case
Complete file endorsements accurately in a timely manner
Follow up matters arising from the trial
Gather, collate and confirm all information required for trial as available for duration of trial
Initiate further enquiries for prosecution case as required
Arrange and conduct pre-trial hearings or negotiations as required
Process any alteration to charges according to courtroom procedures and relevant jurisdictional policies and legislation
Prepare prosecution argument to meet deadlines for trial-related dates

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