CHALLENGING MISCONDUCT IN IMMIGRATION DETENTION

A series of training seminars for lawyers and caseworkers supported by:
ILPA, PAS, PALG

Click here to view Part One of this series
Click here to view Part Three of this series

The course is designed and run by members of CAFID (Civil Actions Arising From Immigration Detention) including lawyers from Bhatt Muphy, Birnberg Peirce, Tooks Chambers and Garden Court Chambers

As the Home Office continues to increase the use of immigration detention and enforced removal for 'failed asylum seekers' and others, reports of abuse, illegality and procedural impropriety are on the increase. More lawyers and caseworkers are needed to help challenge shameful practices and hold those responsible to account.

Those with experience in immigration and asylum, prison law or civil actions against the police may find that attending one or more of these seminars may help them consider taking up cases to support this increasingly disenfranchised group of clients.

PART TWO: A Practical guide to private law litigation

• Causes of action and limitation issues
• Public Funding
• An overview of the steps to be taken in a civil action for damages
• Civil procedure rules
• Multiple Defendants
• Disclosure in these cases
• Damages
• Costs

Aimed primarily at immigration and asylum lawyers and others with limited private law expertise.

Cost

Fees £25 per session or £60 for all three courses.

Campaigners, be-frienders and others who support immigration detainees are welcome to attend as observers for a nominal fee of £10 per session or £25 for three.

We will require payment by cheque upon registration before the start of the seminar.

Some food and wine will be available after the seminar.

CPD Hours: 3

Speakers: Harriet Wistrich, Birnberg Pierce Solicitors & Mark Scott, Bhatt Murphy Solicitors

Practice Areas

• Prison Law

• Immigration - Asylum and Human Rights

• Claims Against The Police and Public Authorities

• Civil

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