[2] Zhiming Lecture Hall Session 3 – How Lawyers Effectively Cross-Examine Evidence
On the afternoon of November 20, 2020, the third session of the "Zhiming Lecture Hall" sharing lecture, organized by Guangdong Zhiming Law Firm, was broadcast live on the Tencent Classroom platform. The theme of this lecture was "How Lawyers Effectively Cross-Examine Evidence," and the guest speaker was Zhang Qingping, a lawyer from Guangdong Zhiming Law Firm.
During the live lecture, Lawyer Zhang mainly discussed the key aspects to consider in cross-examination, analyzing the differences in examining various types of evidence such as expert opinions, physical evidence, and documentary evidence. He also mentioned the provisions on cross-examination in the "Regulations on Lawyers Handling Criminal Cases." Finally, he elaborated on how he conducted cross-examination in specific cases through detailed examples.
In the interactive session, participants engaged in a lively discussion on detailed issues in the cross-examination process. The lecture was vivid and engaging, with everyone praising Lawyer Zhang for explaining complex topics in simple terms. At the end of the lecture, attendees expressed a desire for more such lectures in the future, as they not only enhanced professional skills but also enlivened the learning atmosphere.
Cross-examination aims to make case trials more transparent, enabling courts to more accurately determine evidence and better protect the procedural rights of the parties involved. The outcome of cross-examination often sets the direction for the case. Maximizing the effectiveness of evidence not only tests a lawyer's logical thinking in evidence analysis but also reflects their overall grasp of the case.