10 Years of the Modern Slavery Act: Reflecting on Progress and Challenges
Date: 25/06/2025
2025 marks 10 years since the passing of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, and 20 years since the Council of Europe adopted the Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings. This half-day conference will assess the legal achievements of the MSA and ECAT, and analyse present and future challenges in modern slavery law and practice. It will cover: […]
Online Judicial Review Academy: Co-hosted with Public Law Project
Date: 30/06/2025
A complete online course on how to do judicial review, run in short sessions on Zoom over 4 days. Presented in partnership with Public Law Project. This training is ONLINE ONLY. All sessions will be recorded and shared with attendees afterwards. Who should attend: Junior and trainee lawyers, advisers, advocates and anyone likely to be involved in […]
Challenges in Climate Law: From Accountability to Protection
Date: 20/05/2025
As part of our celebration to mark our 25th anniversary, we are delighted to be hosting Challenges in Climate Law: From Accountability to Protection. The seminar will start with a keynote address by Kristin Casper of Greenpeace International and a response from Kate Cook, followed by remarks from Professor James Hathaway. The event will conclude with a discussion between our […]
Human Rights Remedies – Trends and Trajectories
Date: 21/05/2025
How can litigators creatively broaden the depth and reach of remedies for human rights claimants? This webinar will focus both on the Inter-American human rights system and litigation relating to the climate emergency. Introduction: Professor Philip Leach (Matrix Chambers) Chair: Anirudh Mathur (Matrix Chambers) Speakers: Professor Clara Sandoval (Essex University, and the Director of Programmes at the Global Survivors […]
Access To Justice: Tackling Discrimination
Date: 07/05/2025
Access the recording here This seminar will consider how cases of discrimination can successfully be taken to the European Court of Human Rights and the UN Treaty Bodies, as well as discussing the challenges and obstacles which can arise. Introduction: Professor Dr. Başak Çalı (Bonavero Institute of Human Rights) Chair: Professor Diamond Ashiagbor (Matrix Chambers) Speakers: Tamar Dekanosidze (Equality […]