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WEB 3105 Mental Health in Immigration & Asylum Law
Level: All levels
Description:
This webinar will assist practitioners who wish to have more knowledge the law and practice relating to vulnerable clients including, for example, the complexities in the appointment of litigation friends.
With reference to authorities and policy guidance, we will examine how mental health can impact all stages of a claim.
In this webinar we will aim to cover the following topics:
- Identifying vulnerabilities in Applicants
- How capacity is determined and the appointment of litigation friends for those lacking capacity
- A detailed look at Tribunal Guidance Note and Practice Direction on Child, Vulnerable Adult and Sensitive Witnesses
- Seeking anonymity directions for vulnerable clients
- Guidance on in-camera hearing
- CMRHs and seeking adjournments where there are vulnerabilities
- Addressing credibility for those with mental health issues
- The link between mental health and risk on return in an asylum or humanitarian protection claim
- Mental health grounds under Articles 3 and 8 ECHR, including PL 5.1(b)
- Expert medical evidence
- A look at recent case law to see how it has developed
Audience:
This webinar is suitable for all practitioners working in immigration and asylum law. It is hoped that it will offer a range of knowledge that will be useful at all levels.
Tutor: Priya is an experienced specialist in immigration, asylum, human rights and nationality law.
She has a particular interest in and experience of cases involving domestic violence, trafficking, mental health issues and vulnerable clients.
She is cited as a leading junior in Immigration (including business immigration) in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners with the Directories stating, “she has a sharp mind and demonstrates excellent client care”, “she is tactically astute, good under pressure and very persuasive in court” and “she is very knowledgeable in presenting appeals”.