The Professional Development & Education Sub-Committee is organising a Seminar entitled “Criminal Advocacy: The Art of Cross-Examination.”
This seminar aims to provide insights from a Criminal Law practitioner particularly on the art of cross examination which forms an integral part in Criminal Advocacy.
Key Seminar Topics (among others):
- What is Cross-Examination;
- Primary styles of Cross-examination;
- Powers conferred on a cross examiner;
- General areas of questioning;
- The difference between ‘Put Questions’ and ‘Suggestive Questions’;
- How to Cross-Examine an Investigating Officer
Details of the Seminar is as follows:-
| Date | 21st May 2026 (Thursday) |
| Time | 2:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. |
| Venue | Level 1, Abdullah A. Rahman Auditorium Johore Bar Building No. 5 Jalan Tun Abdul Razak Susur 1/1, Johor Bahru |
| Fees | RM30-00 For Members of the Malaysian Bar; RM20-00 For Pupils In Chambers/Law Students; |
| CPD points | T3/21052026/JHB/JHB264213/2 |
About the Speaker
Subash Ramasamy, was called to the Malaysian Bar in 2001 and holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of London and a Certificate in Legal Practice.
He has been in practice for the last 24 years and is an active litigator, frequently appearing before the Malaysian Appellate courts, High courts, Sessions courts and Magistrates’ courts. His wide-ranging experience encompasses criminal trials, quasi-criminal proceedings, judicial review applications, industrial court matters, and election petitions. Notably, he has also undertaken pro bono work in civil liberties cases.
Beyond courtroom advocacy, Mr. Subash has contributed to the intellectual development of the legal profession. He has authored numerous articles in respected publications including the Malayan Law Journal, Current Law Journals, and Quarterly Law Review.
His service extends to the wider community where Mr. Subash has delivered motivational lectures to secondary school students on sensitive legal and social issues, actively participated in legal aid clinics to educate the public, and have been a part-time tutor for Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) candidates, particularly in the area of criminal procedure.
Payment & Registration
The talk is limited to 90 participants only. To guarantee your spot, payment and registration are required on a first come first served basis.
Payment Link (Billplz Online Payment Portal):
https://catalog.billplz.com/johorebar3/payment-form/criminaltalk21052026
Participants will receive slides (if any – with the permission of the speaker) via email after the seminar.
We look forward to your participation.
ARCHANA A/P TAMBE RAJA
CHAIRPERSON
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION
SUB COMMITTEE