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Conference on The European Convention on Human Rights & the EU Charter on Fundamental Rights01/07/109:45 AM-3:45 PMAt this joint conference hosted by the Centre of European Law at King's College with CIRDCE (University of Bologna) & Fondazione Basso (Rome), Matrix associate members Professors Piet Eeckhout and Conor Gearty will be giving their views on European human rights and the UK.
 
Click here for more details.
Actions Against the Police Conference06/07/109:00 AM-3:00 PMDan Squires will be one of the speakers providing a comprehensive and informative update on this dynamic and fast-moving area of law.

For more details and to book, click here.
Matrix Roundtable - Education Law (claimant)08/07/106:15 PM-8:15 PMThe Education Law Group of Matrix invites you to their next claimant roundtable on Thursday 8 July 2010 (6.15pm-8.15pm) to discuss recent developments in education and disability law and new government proposals. 'Roundtable' events at Matrix are an opportunity for solicitors, NGOs and other stakeholders involved in education law, on behalf principally of parents and children, to share ideas and experiences on current issues over a glass of wine and nibbles. At the latest Matrix Roundtable members will be discussing recent developments in education and disability law, as well as new government proposals. CPD accredited - 1.5 hours. No charge. 
 
To be held at Matrix. RSVP to Alice Stapleton - rsvp@matrixlaw.co.uk or +44(0)20 7404 3447.
Libel and Libel Reform Seminar15/07/102:00 PM-5:00 PMThis half day update seminar will provide delegates with an understanding of all the recent developments in libel and libel reforms. It is presented by a highly experienced panel of leading libel and media lawyers at the front-line of this topical and specialist area, including Hugh Tomlinson QC and Lorna Skinner
 
For more infromation and to book click here.
Insecure times, emergency measures, state(s) of exception?22/07/109:00 AM-3:00 PMThe Centre of Law and Society at Lancaster University has organised a one-day Workshop on the subject of the "state of exception‟ from researchers and scholars across the spectrum of the human sciences, lawyers, activists, and NGO's. Professor Conor Gearty will be speaking.
 
For further details, click on the 'download' tab below.
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A Seminar for Medico-Legal Report Writers07/09/105:00 PM-7:00 PMA seminar for doctors and other clinicians who write immigration medico-legal reports. This informal seminar is aimed at doctors and other clinicians who already have some training in and experience of report writing. Led by lawyers experienced in using medical reports in immigration matters, it will be a practical session, looking at actual medical reports, and with lots of opportunities for questions and discussion. The seminar will also cover giving oral evidence at courts and tribunals. Led by Samantha Knights (Matrix), Adam Sandell (Matrix) and Smita Bajaria (Birnberg Peirce & Co). Contact Emma Ginn at Medical Justice for further details: emma.ginn@medicaljustice.org.uk or telephone 07904 778365.
Investment Treaty Arbitration Seminar22/09/109:00 AM-2:00 PMLeading experts, including Luis Gonzalez Garcia, will provide valuable information and in-depth insight on the latest legal developments, tactics and strategies.

For more information and to book please download the brochure below.
Butterworths Hot Issues in Employment Law 201024/09/109:00 AM-5:00 PMThomas Linden QC and Lorna Skinner will be among the speakers at this comprehensive and informative seminar covering all aspects of the latest employment case law. For full details and to book click here.
Protecting the Media Conference 201028/09/109:00 AM-5:00 PMProtecting the Media conference offers a comprehensive review of key media law developments and practical challenges in the UK. Speakers include Antony White QC.
 
For more information and to book click here.
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07/09/10 A Seminar for Medico-Legal Report WritersA seminar for doctors and other clinicians who write immigration medico-legal reports. This informal seminar is aimed at doctors and other clinicians who already have some training in and experience of report writing. Led by lawyers experienced in using medical reports in immigration matters, it will be a practical session, looking at actual medical reports, and with lots of opportunities for questions and discussion. The seminar will also cover giving oral evidence at courts and tribunals. Led by Samantha Knights (Matrix), Adam Sandell (Matrix) and Smita Bajaria (Birnberg Peirce & Co). Contact Emma Ginn at Medical Justice for further details: emma.ginn@medicaljustice.org.uk or telephone 07904 778365.
22/09/10 Inquest Law ConferenceButterworths present this must-attend event providing comprehensive analysis of the
latest changes to inquest law introduced by the Coroners & Justice Act. Alison Macdonald will be talking on 'Reforming the inquest system'. For the full programme and booking details please download the brochure below. Accredited with 6.25 CPD hours.
Inquest Law brochure
22/09/10 Investment Treaty Arbitration SeminarLeading experts, including Luis Gonzalez Garcia, will provide valuable information and in-depth insight on the latest legal developments, tactics and strategies.

For more information and to book please download the brochure below.
Investment Seminar Flyer
24/09/10 Butterworths Hot Issues in Employment Law 2010Thomas Linden QC and Lorna Skinner will be among the speakers at this comprehensive and informative seminar covering all aspects of the latest employment case law. For full details and to book click here.
28/09/10 Protecting the Media Conference 2010Protecting the Media conference offers a comprehensive review of key media law developments and practical challenges in the UK. Speakers include Antony White QC.
 
For more information and to book click here.
28/09/10 Matrix Public Law SeminarEntitled 'Abuse of Power: The Root Concept of Public Law?', this detailed and informative seminar will showcase the knowledge and experience of Matrix' top public lawyers. 
 
For more details click the download tab below.
Public Law Seminar Flyer
12/10/10 Asset Recovery Conference 2010Andrew Bodnar leads an impressive field of speakers at this year's Asset Recovery Conference, analysing and updating practitioners on the latest developments in the field.
 
For more information and to book for this conference, click here.
20/10/10 Human Rights Law Conference 2010A number of Matrix members will be speaking at this key event in the human rights calendar: 
 


 
Book for this comprehensive and informative conference by clicking on the download tab below.
Human Rights Brochure
19/11/10 Sweet & Maxwell Judicial Review Conference 2010Hugh Tomlinson QC will be leading a session on privacy and data protection. The session examines case law developments from both the perspective of a claimant seeking privacy protection and the investigative journalist. Further details TBC.
10/12/10 Hart Judicial Review Conference

Helen Mountfield QC will be speaking at this event at the Cavendish Conference Centre, 22 Duchess Mews, London W1G 9DT. For more details visit the Hart website here.