The conference will commence at 09.30 and close at 18.00, followed by HLPA’s annual social event. The current programme is as follows. | ||
09.30 | Registration and refreshments | |
10.00 | Welcome and introduction Simon Mullings and Patricia Tueje Co Chairs of HLPA |
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10.05 | Opening address Martin Forde KC Barrister, 1 Crown Office Row formerly Independent Advisor to the Windrush Compensation Scheme |
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10.30 | Social Welfare Solicitors Qualification Fund update Deborah Acquaah Justice First Fellowship Manager, The Legal Education Foundation |
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10.35 |
Panel discussion 1: Disrepair and its effects on ethnic minorities |
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11.20 | Refreshments | |
11.45 |
Parallel seminars session 1Seminar 1: EPA and disrepairChair: Ahmed Osman Barrister, One Pump Court Speakers: Irfan Dhoia Surveyor, Acute Services Rosaleen Kilbane Solicitor, The Community Law Partnership Michael Marsh-Hyde Barrister, One Pump Court Seminar 2: How to use the Public Sector Equality Duty to tackle divergent outcomes Seminar 3: Hostile environment impact on minority groups |
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13.15 | Lunch | |
14.15 | Panel discussion 2: Minoritised groups and allocations Chair: Patricia Tueje Barrister, One Pump Court Speakers: Abdi Hassan Founder, Coffee Afrik CIC Rebekah Carrier Partner, Miles & Partners Clíodhna Kelleher Barrister, Monckton Chambers Marc Willers KC Barrister, Garden Court Chambers |
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15.00 | Legal Action Group Update Sue James Chief Executive, Legal Action Group |
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15.05 | Refreshments and networking opportunity | |
15.45 |
Parallel seminars session 2Seminar 4: Practical tips on PHPs and housing needs assessments Seminar 5: Conducting discrimination trials, including the use of assessors Seminar 6: Hoarding in possession claims |
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17.15 | Closing address John Gallagher Principal Solicitor, Shelter |
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17.50 | Closing remarks Simon Mullings and Patricia Tueje Co-Chairs of HLPA |
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18.00 | HLPA Annual Social |