Seminars & Events

Tooks Chambers has an active seminar programme that covers all areas of practice.

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Members of Tooks have been asked to speak at a variety of events now and in the near future including:

The Search for Truth
Monday 22 March 2010
The need for public inquiries in the absence of democratic accountability. On the proposed publication date for the Bloody Sunday report Michael Mansfield QC will discuss whether there are deficiencies in the system of democratic accountability and ask, what improvements can be made?
Inquest Law Conference
Thursday 25 March 2010
Hugh Southey will be speaking at the Inquest Law Conference. The conference will provide a comprehensive analysis of the latest changes, including those introduced by the Coroners & Justice Act.

Previous events

The following are a few of the events we have run previously and where available, materials associated with that event are available for download.

Memoirs of a Radical Lawyer
Wednesday 10 March 2010
The launch of Michael Mansfield’s Memoirs (written with Yvette Vanson) took place at the Edinburgh International Book Festival on 31 August 2009 and in London on 7 September at Riverside Studios. In 2010 there will be more book signings and speaking events around the country...
Dinner in Aid of Amnesty International
Tuesday 9 March 2010
Michael Mansfield will host and speak at the dinner in aid of Amnesty International to be held at the Royal Society of Arts on the 9th March 2010
Equality and Human Rights Conference of the Northern Ireland Centre for Ethnic Minorities
Friday 12 February 2010
On the 12th February 2010 Sandhya Drew will be speaking in Belfast on recent judicial review caselaw at the Equality and Human Rights Conference of the Northern Ireland Centre for Ethnic Minorities.
5th Kuttan Menon Memorial Lecture - Justice in a Cold Climate
Monday 18 January 2010
The 5th Kuttan Menon Memorial Lecture is being held at The Law Society on Monday 18th January 2010 . The lecture is held in association with Bindmans LLP. Beyond Guantanamo Bay will be introduced by Joel Bennathan QC . The speaker is Clive Stafford Smith, Director of Reprieve.
Accountability for War Criminals in Israel/Palestine
Monday 21 December 2009
Researching and bringing cases against individuals, states and companies who breach international law in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Legal Snapshots : Discrimination for Public Lawyers
Wednesday 16 December 2009
Discrimination arguments are increasingly being deployed against public authorities. This seminar will provide an overview of the relevant provisions with practical examples from recent judgements.
Race for Justice: Alienation or Social Inclusion?
Thursday 3 December 2009
This international conference is organised by Napo and the Society of Black Lawyers and endorsed by the Attorney General Baroness Scotland. The conference is aimed at improving awareness of the causes of social exclusion and its manifestations.
Legal Snapshots : Judicial Review in Prison Law
Tuesday 24 November 2009
Procedure, law, practical tips, hot topics and future challenges.
Legal Snapshots : The Points Based System - one year on: older but not wiser
Thursday 19 November 2009
An Update on litigation concerning the Points Based System and related issues including - Case Law Update - Specific Legal Issues - Legal Status of the policy guidance - ECHR & Points Based System

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