Introduction to Actions Against the Police
Event Information
About this event
This course is intended for claimant practitioners new to the area of civil actions against the police and detaining authorities. As well as the theory covered on the day, this is an invaluable opportunity to discuss tips and tactics with fellow claimant practitioners and trainers who have a long history of litigating in this area.
Strategy and tactics for effective practice will be discussed throughout the day. Practical discussion of cases and delegate participation will help clarify these issues.
Topics include:
• Causes of action
• Gathering evidence
• Case strategy
• Limitation
• Assessing quantum
Please note this course is for claimants’ lawyers only
PROGRAMME: 12 November 2020
DAY 1 ONLINE
9.00– 9:15 Introduction
Sophie Naftalin
9:15 – 10:15 Session one
Heads of claim : intentional torts
Raj Desai
10::15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:15 Session two
Heads of claim : HRA and Equality Act
Raj Desai
11:15 – 11:45 Session three:
Limitation
Sophie Naftalin
11:45 – 12:00 Break
12:00 – 1:00 Session four
Case studies
Sophie Naftalin and Chanel Dolcy
PROGRAMME: 19 November 2020
DAY 2 ONLINE
9.00– 9:15 Introduction
Sophie Naftalin
9:15 – 10:45 Session five
Case strategy
Michael Oswald
10:45 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 12:00 Session six
Quantum
Carolynn Gallwey
12:00 – 12:10 Break
12:10 – 1:00 Session five
Case studies
Sophie Naftalin and Chanel Dolcy
Course materials/resources
Lecture format. Comprehensive course handouts will be distributed electronically to all delegates. Questions and contributions from those involved in the cases under discussion are positively encouraged.
Organiser Legal Action Group
Organiser of Introduction to Actions Against the Police
Legal Action Group (LAG) is a national charity committed to improving access to justice, particularly for the vulnerable and socially excluded. LAG works with lawyers and advisers to improve standards and knowledge of social welfare, family and criminal law among practitioners, by publishing legal handbooks and its monthly magazine, Legal Action, and providing training for lawyers and advisers. We also comment and campaign extensively on the delivery of publicly funded legal services, the administration of justice and social welfare, family and criminal law issues. LAG does not represent any particular interest group: our primary concern is with quality and access to justice for the users and potential users of legal services.
