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In-person
Media Law Training

We are offering you a free day of in-person media law training on Thursday, 10 October 2024, which will cover an introduction to media law for those new to policing or wanting a brush up on the basics, followed by an advanced session to build upon what you have learned in the morning.

The day will be held at Derbyshire Constabulary's Joint Training Centre in Ripley, led by the highly regarded legal expert, Amanda Ball, who lectures in Media Law at Nottingham Trent University.

Media law training is always popular and a full of valuable learning, and the in-person event gives you a great opportunity to engage directly with your communications colleagues and Amanda’s training. Spaces are limited, and will be allocated on a first-come, first served basis.

We’re keen to make sure that this training covers off the areas which you will find most useful; Amanda will bring her expertise with a well-planned day of training, but we’re also asking you to get in touch with her directly if there are any specific topics you want to focus on, or any questions which may have challenged your team in recent months. She can be contacted on amandajball17@gmail.com.

APComm Vice-chair Sarah Whiteside from the College of Policing will be there on the day to support the event.

Other important information:

  • Arrival: 9.30am for a 10am start, lunch between 12.30pm and 1.30pm
  • Location: Joint Training Centre, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3RS. It's advised that you drive and park at the venue. The nearest train stations are Derby or Alfreton, and would require a taxi to reach the venue.
  • Accommodation: there is a Premier Inn across the road: Ripley Hotels | Book Cheap Hotels In Ripley | Premier Inn
  • ID: Please bring your police ID badges
  • Wi-fi: pre-register on Gov wifi before they come. To set up log in details you need to send a blank email from your work email to signup@wifi.service.gov.uk.
  • Food and drink: Tea and coffee will be provided on the day. Please bring a packed lunch with you (please note there are no fridge facilities), or alternatively there is a Sainsburys and McDonalds within a 15 minute walk.

Registration has now closed for this event.