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SUMMARY:ILPA Removals\, Detention and Offences Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nThis is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA Working Groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you are just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nRemovals\, Detention and Offences Working Group meetings will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there. \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nPlease note: \nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor. \nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting. \nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded on Zoom . Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording and transcript are taken and shared with relevant persons for the purpose of the minutes. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only part of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-removals-detention-and-offences-working-group-meeting-6/
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SUMMARY:FREE 3051 A Voice for Vulnerable Court Users in the Justice System
DESCRIPTION:A Voice for Vulnerable Court Users in the Justice System\, Communicourt CPD Training\n\n\n‘A Voice for Vulnerable Court Users in the Justice System’  is a CPD-accredited webinar run by Communicourt. This session will support legal professionals in your practice and raise awareness of how communication difficulties can impact your clients. \nDuring this session\, our expert practitioners will discuss the critical role of communication in legal proceedings. We also discuss what strategies can support to address communication challenges faced by court users with learning disabilities or language barriers. \nKey topics to be covered include: \n· learning how to recognise when your client may need additional support with communication \n· strategies that may assist your client with communication needs\, and learning how to apply these strategies in legal conferences and court hearings \n· gaining insight into key aspects of the intermediary role\, and learning more about working alongside an intermediary \n· understanding the process of applying for an intermediary and how intermediary assistance is funded \nParticipation in this webinar will contribute to your CPD requirements\, and attendees will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion. \nLevel: All Levels \nType of Course: Overview \nTutors: Communicourt
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/free-3051-a-voice-for-vulnerable-court-users-in-the-justice-system/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T183000
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SUMMARY:ILPA Economic Migration Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nThis is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nILPA Economic Migration Working Group meetings will ordinarily be held in hybrid format\, hosted remotely on Zoom and in person. \nWhether you plan to attend in person or remotely\, please register in advance of the meeting on this page. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nWhere meetings are also hosted in person\, they will take place at Mayer Brown\, 201 Bishopsgate\, London EC2M 3AF. If you would like to attend in person\, in addition to registering as requested above\, please email legal@ilpa.org.uk as soon as possible and no later than 5pm the day before the Working Group meeting to indicate that you would like to attend in person\, so that your details can be added to the guest list and shared with the relevant colleagues at Mayer Brown for the purposes of managing numbers and facilitating entry to the building. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the working group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nChairs: \nThe meeting will be chaired by James Perrott (Mayer Brown International)\, Tom Brett-Young (VWV)\, and Anushka Sinha (Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law). \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nPlease note: \n• Meeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor. \n• Please ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting. \n• ILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-economic-migration-working-group-meeting-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T170000
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SUMMARY:ILPA New York Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nThis is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nD escription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members\, whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our members’ meetings. \nThe New York subcommittee was formed in October 2013 to bring together members practising UK immigration law in New York. It brings the perspective of practitioners in the United States to all aspects of entry clearance and related matters. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nA udience: \nILPA Members based in  New York.  \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-new-york-working-group-meeting-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T183000
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SUMMARY:ILPA Digitalisation Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nThis is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA Working Groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you are just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nDigitalisation Working Group meetings will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there. \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nPlease note: \nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor. \nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting. \nILPA Digitalisation Working Group meetings are recorded on Zoom and a transcript will be created using Otter AI. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording and transcript are taken and shared with relevant persons for the purpose of the minutes. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only part of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-digitalisation-working-group-meeting-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241016T100000
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SUMMARY:WEB 3048 Surrogacy
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to family\, nationality and immigration law as it relates to international surrogacy.\n\n\nLevel: Basic-Intermediate \nThis course will cover: \n· An introduction to family law and international surrogacy \n· Important family law principles \n· Nationality Law as it relates to international surrogacy \n· Immigration law as it relates to international surrogacy \n· Strategies and common issues \nType of course: Overview  \nAim of course: To provide better understanding of international surrogacy and the related immigration and nationality law \nAudience: Any immigration lawyer looking to advise in this area \n\n\nTutors: Barry O’Leary and Ciera McCartney\, Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP\, Naomi Angell\, Osbournes Law and Kathryn Cronin\, Garden Court Chambers. \nBarry is a partner at Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP He is experienced in applications following international surrogacy arrangements. “Barry O’Leary – utterly brilliant for surrogacy related and nationality law issues.” – Legal 500 2023 \nCiera is a solicitor at Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP who joined the firm in June 2019. Her practice covers a wide range of immigration\, asylum and nationality law matters and she is experienced in applications following international surrogacy agreements. \nNaomi heads Osbornes Law adoption surrogacy and fertility law unit. She specialises in interantional and domestic adoption and surrogacy\, and cross border children’s cases. \nNaomi’s family policy work promotes changes in family law and practice based on her casework and she has given evidence to parliamentary committees and been a member of many influential national committees. Naomi is recognised as a leader in her field. In 2015 she received Jordan’s\, Cornwell Award for Outstanding Contribution to Family Law and in 2020 the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Law Society of England and Wales. \nKathryn has an extensive and varied immigration\, asylum and family law practice. She is known for her representation of vulnerable clients\, in particular asylum and human rights cases involving women and children – including child subjects in care and family proceedings . Kathryn was ranked for immigration (Band 1) and family law in Chambers UK 2023’ and is the principle author in Bloomsbury’s soon to be published text\, Child Migration: Family and Immigration Laws
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3048-surrogacy/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241022T130000
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SUMMARY:WEB 3046 Mergers and Acquisitions (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:We will explore issues that arise when companies with complex structures apply for Skilled Worker and Intra-Company routes sponsor licences.\n\n\nLevel: Intermediate – Advanced \nCourse Type: Overview \nDescription: \nWe will explore issues that arise when companies with complex structures apply for Skilled Worker and Intra-Company routes sponsor licences. \nThe high level of recent merger\, acquisition and restructuring activity in the UK means practitioners are frequently being asked to advise on the immigration and right to work aspects of corporate transactions. Where one or more of the entities involved has a sponsor licence\, this will often consist of reviewing the current sponsor licence arrangements\, advising on the appropriate arrangement post-transaction and then taking the necessary steps to ensure that the appropriate entity is able to continue to employ its sponsored workers. This may involve either making a notification to the Home Office or submitting an application for a new licence. If the transaction involves staff transferring between entities\, this can also involve right to work issues. \nPractitioners are also frequently required to have an understanding of the types of structures that international companies employ and advise on whether these structures mean that these businesses can transfer their overseas employees to the UK under the Intra-Company routes (including Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker and Graduate Trainee). \nThe course will explore issues that arise when companies with complex structures apply for Skilled Worker and Intra-Company routes sponsor licences. It will consider the steps that need to be taken when a company that holds a Skilled Worker sponsor licence is involved in a corporate transaction. Finally\, it will look at the right to work issues that arise from corporate transactions. \nTopics: \n• Initial sponsor licence applications\, with a focus on Skilled Worker and Intra-Company routes licences; \n• Adding new UK and overseas group entities to a sponsor licence; \n• Qualifying types of corporate group structures for the Intra-Company routes; \n• Recognising and dealing with common change of ownership scenarios; \n• Worked examples of the steps that practitioners should take when notifying the Home Office when a sponsor licence holder is involved in a corporate transaction; and \n• Right to work and due diligence issues which arise as a result of corporate transactions. \nBy the end of this course you will gain an understanding of the requirements relating to qualifying linked entities for the purposes of senior specialist worker licences\, be able to identify relevant changes to corporate structures as well as understand the appropriate action to be taken in respect of such changes. \nAudience: \nThis session is aimed at practitioners who have existing knowledge of sponsor licence applications and are looking to broaden their understanding of corporate structures and the steps that need to be taken from an immigration standpoint before\, during and after the completion of a corporate transaction. \nPlease note the course will not cover step by step guidance on reporting or submitting change of circumstance requests or in depth guidance on general sponsor licence application requirements and documents. \n\n\nTutors: Robert Houchill and Kate Harding at Kingsley Napley. \nRobert Houchill has extensive experience of assisting individuals and organisations with their UK immigration and nationality matters. Robert’s experience covers all kinds of immigration and nationality applications but with a particular emphasis on corporate immigration matters\, and helping high net worth individuals. \nRobert often helps organisations with sponsor licence applications and advises on immigration compliance issues. He has also worked with organisations to challenge UKVI decisions following sponsor licence suspensions and revocations. \nPrior to joining Kingsley Napley in March 2019\, Robert worked for five years at law firms in London\, including Gherson and Bates Wells Braithwaite\, and at a Russian law firm in St Petersburg for two and a half years. \nKate Harding has extensive experience of assisting individuals and corporations with their UK immigration and compliance needs\, particularly in the technology and financial services sectors. Kate’s experience covers all UK immigration and nationality applications\, with a particular emphasis on corporate immigration and sponsorship matters. \nPrior to joining Kingsley Napley in January 2022\, Kate studied English and French Law at the University of Exeter before joining Laura Devine Immigration\, another top tier immigration firm where she worked for six years.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3046-mergers-and-acquisitions-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241024T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241024T130000
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SUMMARY:FREE 3034 Vicarious Trauma in the Legal Profession (FREE Members' Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Providing attendees with the language to discuss the impact of working with trauma & practical tools to reflect upon & manage that impact.\n\n\nThis event is open to ILPA members only. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this training\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat about membership (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nLevel: All Levels \nDescription: \nIn this webinar ‘Vicarious Trauma in the Legal Profession’\, Claiming Space co-directors\, Joanna Fleck and Rachel Francis\, will cover the following topics: \n• Vicarious Trauma; \n• Reflective practice; and\, \n• Boundaries and burnout. \nThe training will include both theory and practice\, providing attendees with the language to discuss the impact of working with trauma and practical tools to reflect upon and manage that impact. \nAudience: \nThis training is for ILPA Members only. This webinar is limited to a capacity of 25 people and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. No more than 5 people from the same organisation can attend the event. \nILPA is delivering this training on 2 occasions in the upcoming training year: \n24th October 2024\, 10:00 – 13:00 (online) \n20th February 2025\, 10:00-13:00 (online) \n\n\nTutors: \nJoanna Fleck is a reflective practice facilitator\, trainee psychotherapist\, and writer. She spent over 10 years working in legal aid\, specialising in actions against the state\, inquests and public inquiries. She has an MSc in Psychology with research on secondary traumatic stress in the legal profession. This research and ongoing study informs the work of Claiming Space. She is an experienced freelance trainer and group facilitator as well as a meditation and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy teacher. \nRachel Francis is a barrister practising in immigration and family law with particular expertise in working with vulnerable clients. She is the former co-chair of Young Legal Aid Lawyers. During her time as co-chair\, Rachel saw first-hand the effects of working with trauma in the legal profession. She was jointly responsible for the strategic direction of the group and for co-ordinating its campaigning\, promoting social mobility and protecting the interests of junior lawyers who believe in the importance of legal-aided work as a means of achieving social justice. In July 2019 Rachel was awarded the LAPG Special Award for outstanding commitment to access to justice.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/free-3034-vicarious-trauma-in-the-legal-profession-free-members-webinar/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241024T183000
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SUMMARY:ILPA Refugee Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nThis is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nThis ILPA Refugee Working Group meetings will be held in hybrid format\, hosted remotely on Zoom and in person. \nWhether you plan to attend in person or remotely\, please register in advance of the meeting on this page. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nWhere meetings are also hosted in person\, they will take place at Garden Court Chambers\, 57-60 Lincoln’s Inn Fields\, London\, WC2A 3LJ. If you would like to attend in person\, in addition to registering as requested above\, please email legal@ilpa.org.uk as soon as possible and no later than 5pm the day before the Working Group meeting to indicate that you would like to attend in person\, so that your details can be added to the guest list for the purposes of managing numbers and facilitating entry to the building. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the working group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nPlease note: \n• Meeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor. \n• Please ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting. \n• ILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-refugee-working-group-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241105T023000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241105T160000
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SUMMARY:WEB 3059 Challenging UKVI Delays (Bitesize)
DESCRIPTION:As delays continue and the backlog grows it is important for immigration and asylum practitioners to know when and how to challenge delay.\n\n\nLevel: Beginner – Intermediate – Advanced \nDescription: \nThere is significant delay in much of the Home Office’s decision making which is frustrating for vulnerable clients and for those who have paid large sums for their applications and are stuck in limbo.As delays continue and the backlog grows it is important for immigration and asylum practitioners to know when and how to challenge delay.In this webinar we will cover:• UKVI processing times in immigration and asylum cases• When to bring challenges to delay in immigration and asylum cases• How to set up a challenge• Arguments to advance in a judicial review claim• The Home Office Ex-Gratia Scheme• Seeking damages in delay JR claims \nAudience: This webinar is suitable for practitioners working in immigration and asylum law. It is suitable for individuals who are seeking more knowledge and experience and it will be a useful refresher and update course for those who are experienced in this field. \n\n\nTutor: Priya Solanki\, One Pump Court Chambers \nPriya is a busy specialist in immigration\, asylum\, human rights and nationality law. She appears regularly before the First-Tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal\, Immigration and Asylum Chambers and the Administrative Court. \nShe is very experienced in adult dependent relative applications and in challenging family applications under the rules and outside the rules by way of appeal and judicial review. \nShe regularly provides in-house training\, seminars and webinars. \nShe is cited as a leading junior in Immigration (including business immigration) in Legal 500 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”.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3059-challenging-ukvi-delays-bitesize/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T130000
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SUMMARY:WEB 3058 Sponsor Licences and Compliance: obtaining and keeping a licence
DESCRIPTION:Practitioners and HR specialists will receive an in-depth look at sponsor licences.\n\n\nLevel: Intermediate \nDescription: \nPractitioners and HR specialists will receive an in-depth look at sponsor licences. This will not only include practical advice on how to obtain a sponsor licence but also how to ensure effective compliance and retain the licence. We will discuss the submission process and compliance requirements\, highlighting pitfalls and providing tips. We will advise upon the HR practices necessary to ensure sponsor duties are met and other factors that the Home Office would be looking for at a compliance visit. We will also discuss our experience with sponsor license refusals\, downgrading and revocations – providing tips for avoiding these and challenging them where necessary. \nAudience: \nThis course is designed for business immigration practitioners and HR specialists who advise on sponsor licences. \n\n\nTutors: Chetal Patel\, Bates Wells\, Smruti Jeyanandhan\, Bates Wells and Sam Ingham\, Laura Devine Immigration \nChetal Patel is a Partner at Bates Wells and specialises in Business Immigration. She regularly conducts immigration audits for clients and has been present at a number of compliance visits conducted by UKVI. Chetal is recognised in the legal directories for her expertise and regularly provides commentary to journalists. \nSmruti Jeyanandhan is a UK immigration and nationality law specialist with 15 years’ experience advising corporate and private clients on complex business and personal immigration matters. Smruti has significant experience in delivering strategic solutions-focused advice to employers on sponsor licence applications and employer compliance support. Her corporate clients range from small\, newly established businesses to multinational organisations and household brands that span the finance and investment\, legal\, sporting\, technology\, creative and entertainment sectors. \nSmruti is a seasoned presenter\, delivering training to a number of high profile corporate clients on sponsorship and compliance as well as Brexit. She previously held the role of co-convenor for ILPA’s economic migration working group and regularly provided training for ILPA. \nSam Ingham  is a Solicitor at Laura Devine Immigration and has focused exclusively on UK immigration and nationality law since 2012. His extensive experience includes facilitating immigration solutions for multinational companies including tech start-ups and companies in the insurance\, banking\, and life sciences sector. He has developed particular expertise with sponsor licence applications\, compliance and sponsored worker applications. \nSam is an experienced trainer and public speaker having delivered ILPA training on sponsorship and compliance for over seven years and presented at the ILPA sponsor licence conference for the last two years. He attends and contributes to the ILPA Economic Migration Working Group and has been involved in successfully lobbying the Home Office to effect policy changes.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3058-sponsor-licences-and-compliance-obtaining-and-keeping-a-licence/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150247
CREATED:20240422T115822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T165609Z
UID:101301-1730991600-1730998800@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:WEB 3025 Appendix Adult Dependent Relative: Making Successful Applications
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we will look at the new adult dependent relative rules.\n\n\nLevel: Beginner – Intermediate \nDescription: \nIn this webinar\, we will look at the new adult dependent relative rules. \nWe will consider how to overcome the difficulties with meeting the test of requiring the long term personal care to perform everyday tasks and showing that care is not reasonably available or affordable in the home country. \nWe will consider authorities and how these have clarified the test. We will look at unreported decisions to consider scenarios the Tribunal have found convincing and unconvincing. \nThere will be a detailed look at policy guidance\, practical tips and examples. \nWe will look at common issues raised in refusals and how these have been overcome in appeals. \nWe will also be addressing how to argue cases outside of the rules and how to approach cases where applicants are in the UK and seem to meet the rules. \nThis webinar will allow more effective applications to be submitted and for better challenges to adverse decisions. \nIn this webinar\, we will cover the following: \n· The requirements in Appendix ADR \n· The changes \n· A detailed look at the test of age\, illness\, disability requiring long term personal care to perform everyday tasks \n· Analysis of test of inability to obtain the required level of care in the home country \n· The specified evidence requirements \n· A detailed look at UKVI Policy Guidance and how this can best be used to assist applications \n· The current authorities\, how these have explained this test further\, with examples of the circumstances the courts and Tribunals have found unconvincing \n· The common issues raised in refusal letters and how these can be overcome \n· A discussion on useful evidence and arguments to advance in applications and appeals \n· Advancing claims under Article 8 ECHR in the alternative \n· Making arguments with reference to these provisions when Applicants are already in the UK \nType of course: \nBeginner – those who want an overview \nUpdate – We will look at the new rules and policy \nIntermediate– We will look at difficult issues that arise and provide tips and examples \nAudience: \nThis webinar is suitable for practitioners working in immigration law. It is suitable for individuals who are seeking more knowledge and experience and it will be a useful refresher and update course for those who are experienced in this field. \n\n\nTutors: Kate Nickson\, Kalsi Solicitors and Priya Solanki\, One Pump Court Chambers \nPriya is a busy specialist in immigration\, asylum\, human rights and nationality law. She appears regularly before the First-Tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal\, Immigration and Asylum Chambers and the Administrative Court. \nShe is very experienced in adult dependent relative applications and in challenging family applications under the rules and outside the rules by way of appeal and judicial review. \nShe regularly provides in-house training\, seminars and webinars. \nShe is cited as a leading junior in Immigration (including business immigration) in Legal 500 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”. \nKate is a freelance immigration consultant with over 11 year experience. \nShe has been a Law Society accredited Senior Immigration Caseworker since 2010 and has worked on notable cases including representing the first two appellants in the Libyan Country Guidance case; AT and Others (Article 15c; risk categories) Libya CG  UKUT 00318 (IAC) and AS in the reported case of AS (Afghanistan) v Secretary of State for the Home Department  EWCA Civ 1469\, which established that the Immigration Tribunal could depart from the findings of the Home Office Conclusive Grounds decision in human trafficking cases and make its own findings. \nKate has particular expertise in human rights applications based on Private and Family Life\, protection claims\, appeals and judicial reviews. She has built a significant practice assisting refugees in applications to bring over their parents and siblings\, inside and outside of the ADR rules. \nKate’s problem solving skills and ability to find novel legal points to argue\, make her a popular choice with clients in the Greater Manchester area and beyond. She is passionate about ensuring a successful result for all her clients and will go the extra mile to achieve this.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3025-appendix-adult-dependent-relative-making-successful-applications/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150247
CREATED:20240115T184311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T184126Z
UID:93584-1730998800-1731004200@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Yorkshire and North East Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nIf you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members\, whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our members’ meetings. \nThis meeting will be held online via Zoom. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nILPA Members based in Yorkshire and the North East. \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-yorkshire-and-north-east-working-group-meeting-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241111T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150247
CREATED:20240730T135453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T113028Z
UID:105155-1731322800-1731326400@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:FREE 3052 A Voice for Vulnerable Court Users in the Justice System
DESCRIPTION:A Voice for Vulnerable Court Users in the Justice System\, Communicourt CPD Training\n\n\n‘A Voice for Vulnerable Court Users in the Justice System’  is a CPD-accredited webinar run by Communicourt. This session will support legal professionals in your practice and raise awareness of how communication difficulties can impact your clients. \nDuring this session\, our expert practitioners will discuss the critical role of communication in legal proceedings. We also discuss what strategies can support to address communication challenges faced by court users with learning disabilities or language barriers. \nKey topics to be covered include: \n· learning how to recognise when your client may need additional support with communication \n· strategies that may assist your client with communication needs\, and learning how to apply these strategies in legal conferences and court hearings \n· gaining insight into key aspects of the intermediary role\, and learning more about working alongside an intermediary \n· understanding the process of applying for an intermediary and how intermediary assistance is funded \nParticipation in this webinar will contribute to your CPD requirements\, and attendees will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion. \nLevel: All Levels \nType of Course: Overview \nTutors: Communicourt
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/free-3052-a-voice-for-vulnerable-court-users-in-the-justice-system/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241112T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150247
CREATED:20240111T132116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T163009Z
UID:93452-1731427200-1731430800@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Racial Justice and Equality Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nIf you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nThis working group meeting will be held online. After registering\, you will receive a separate email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nDescription: \nThe ILPA Racial Justice and Equality Working Group was established in October 2020. The group aims to improve access to the sector to counter the limited diversity among immigration practitioners particularly in senior roles\, to address the systemic racism prevalent in the sector within immigration systems and workplaces\, and to help foster a more welcoming environment for racialised practitioners. \nThe Working Group intends to work on fostering an inclusive culture where discussions on racism can take place and how these could be embedded within the workplace so that issues can be made explicit then addressed rather than remaining unacknowledged. \nThe ILPA Racial Justice and Equality working group is first and foremost a space for our Black and Ethnic Minority members\, as a collective space for thoughts\, frustrations and action. This is a non-judgemental space conducive to growth and learning and we expect all experiences and perspectives shared to be listened to and engaged with respectfully. \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-racial-justice-and-equality-working-group-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150247
CREATED:20240422T115855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T122709Z
UID:101297-1731492000-1731502800@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:WEB 3024 Nationality Applications for Children (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Practitioners working with children will receive an in-depth look at the ways in which migrant children can register as British citizens.\n\n\nLevel: Beginner- Intermediate \nDescription: \nPractitioners and those working with children will receive an in-depth look at the various ways in which migrant children can register as British citizens. The seminar will look at the statutory requirements under the British National Act 1981\, the Home Office guidance on registration\, including the recent amendments to the guidance for discretionary applications under section 3(1) of the British Nationality Act 1981\, as well as practical considerations for making applications. It will include an opportunity to participate in case studies of applications under the different routes to registration\, either in groups or led by the tutors. \nThe topics covered will include: \n– Registration applications under sections 1(3)\, 1(4)\, 3(2)\, 3(5)\, 4F and 4G \n– Discretionary applications under section 3(1) \n– Parental consent and proof of paternity \n– Application process and supporting evidence \n*We will not be covering naturalisation or registration applications for adults \nAudience: Practitioners advising families about British nationality options for children or wanting to learn more about this area of law. \n\n\nTutors: Emma Cohen\, OTB Legal and Roberta Haslam\, Bindmans LLP
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3024-nationality-applications-for-children-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150247
CREATED:20240115T115827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T181410Z
UID:93534-1731517200-1731522600@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Family and Personal Migration Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nThis is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA Working Groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you are just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nFamily and Personal Migration Working Groups will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nILPA Members \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\n\n\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-family-and-personal-migration-working-group-meeting-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150247
CREATED:20240115T104205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T181309Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA European Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nThis is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA Working Groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you are just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nEuropean Working Group meetings will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nChairs: \nThe meeting will be chaired by the Working Group Co-convenors: Alison Hunter\, Wesley Gryk Solicitors and Jonathan Kingham\, LexisNexis. \nAudience: \nILPA Members \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only part of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-european-working-group-meeting-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241121T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241121T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150247
CREATED:20241007T095618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T172709Z
UID:105951-1732204800-1732210200@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA South West Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nIf you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members\, whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our members’ meetings. \nThis meeting will be held online via Zoom. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nILPA Members based in the South West region. \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-south-west-working-group-meeting-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150247
CREATED:20240111T112215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T152010Z
UID:93412-1732638600-1732642200@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Courts and Tribunals Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nThis is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA Working Groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you are just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nCourts and Tribunals Working Groups will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nILPA Members \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-courts-and-tribunals-working-group-meeting-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150247
CREATED:20240926T130629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T174209Z
UID:105772-1732723200-1732730400@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Annual General Meeting (Online)
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to attend the ILPA Annual General Meeting\, hosted this year as a hybrid event!\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to ILPA’s 2024 AGM. This year\, we’ll again be bringing you our Annual General Meeting from the heart of London! You’ll have the opportunity to join us in-person\, or online from wherever you are. \nWe are excited to announce that this year we will be joined by our keynote speakers: \nJudge Melanie Plimmer\, Chamber President of the First-tier Tribunal\, Immigration and Asylum Chamber \nProfessor Brian Bell\, Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) \nThe final agenda details will be confirmed in due course.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-annual-general-meeting-online-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150247
CREATED:20240926T134419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T174211Z
UID:105777-1732723200-1732730400@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Annual General Meeting (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to attend the ILPA Annual General Meeting\, hosted this year as a hybrid event!\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to ILPA’s 2024 AGM. This year\, we’ll again be bringing you our Annual General Meeting from the heart of London! You’ll have the opportunity to join us in-person\, or online from wherever you are. \nWe are excited to announce that this year we will be joined by our keynote speakers: \nJudge Melanie Plimmer\, Chamber President of the First-tier Tribunal\, Immigration and Asylum Chamber \nProfessor Brian Bell\, Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) \nThe final agenda details will be confirmed in due course.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-annual-general-meeting-in-person/
LOCATION:Friends House\, 173-177 Euston Road\, London\, England\, NW1 2BJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150247
CREATED:20241107T164121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T124509Z
UID:107249-1732788000-1732798800@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:WEB 3067 Statelessness Remedies
DESCRIPTION:ILPA’s Updated Statelessness Webinar\n\n\nLevel: Intermediate-Advanced \nDescription: \nThis session is aimed at practitioners who would like a grounding in statelessness issues\, including applying for leave to remain as a stateless person\, routes to acquisition of British citizenship for stateless persons\, and how to evidence statelessness in the context of removal and unlawful detention. \nFollowing this course practitioners and advisors will be better placed to: \n\nAdvise and assist foreign nationals to make applications for leave to remain as stateless persons\nAdvise and assist stateless persons applying for registration as a British citizen\nAdvise and assist on how to provide evidence of statelessness to the required standard in immigration and nationality applications\, and when faced by removal and detention\nAdvise and assist on legal remedies\n\nPlease note that this course will not cover presenting asylum claims but it will include identifying statelessness in the context of asylum claims. \nThis course aims to help busy practitioner to identify where statelessness may be relevant; to advise clients on options\, and to identify a durable solution. \nAudience: Practitioners who work in the field of statelessness and nationality law\, those experienced in other areas of immigration work who already have some knowledge of statelessness and nationality law\, and those seeking a refresher/update course. \nCourse Type: Update on the new rules\, Practical and Overview. \n\n\nTutors: Adrian Berry\, Garden Court Chambers and Judith Carter\, Liverpool Law Clinic \nAdrian Berry is a barrister at Garden Court Chambers and an ILPA Patron. As regards statelessness issues\, he acts and advises in relation to statelessness cases\, including in relation to the 1954 Convention Relating to the Status of Stateless Persons and the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness. He works on cases concerning stateless persons in detention\, the regularization of stateless persons\, and the welfare of stateless persons. He has worked with Asylum Aid and the Equal Rights Trust on statelessness issues. He is a co-author of Fransman’s British Nationality Law. \nJudith Carter  has worked on statelessness leave to remain applications since 2013. She is the co-author of the ILPA/Uni of Liverpool Best Practice Guide. She maintains the UK Index on Statelessness for the European Network on Statelessness and has worked as an expert for the UNHCR and Council of Europe. She works at the University of Liverpool Law Clinic as a lecturer and solicitor.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/web-3067-statelessness-remedies/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150247
CREATED:20240115T104209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T183010Z
UID:93512-1732813200-1732818600@ilpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:ILPA Digitalisation Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nThis is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA Working Groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you are just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nDigitalisation Working Group meetings will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there. \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nPlease note: \nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor. \nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting. \nILPA Digitalisation Working Group meetings are recorded on Zoom and a transcript will be created using Otter AI. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording and transcript are taken and shared with relevant persons for the purpose of the minutes. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only part of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-digitalisation-working-group-meeting-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150247
CREATED:20240111T132122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T175810Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA New York Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nThis is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members\, whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our members’ meetings. \nThe New York subcommittee was formed in October 2013 to bring together members practising UK immigration law in New York. It brings the perspective of practitioners in the United States to all aspects of entry clearance and related matters. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nILPA Members based in New York. \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-new-york-working-group-meeting-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150247
CREATED:20241014T105049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T162910Z
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SUMMARY:FREE 3061 FGM Claims
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we will look at how to successfully argue claims based on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)\n\n\nThis event is open to ILPA members only. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this training\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat about membership (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nIn this webinar\, we will look at how to successfully argue claims based on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). We will discuss the need for expert medical and country evidence and what this should address. We will have a detailed look at various country guidance decisions and useful Policy Guidance documents. There will also be a consideration of the link between asylum and immigration law and FGM protection orders.   \nIn this webinar\, we will aim to cover the following: \n•    An understanding of what FGM is\, including the types of FGM\, the prevalence of the practice globally\, cultural underpinnings and motives\, consequences of FGM\, issues relevant to risk \n•    A quick overview of the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 and the mandatory reporting duties \n•    FGM Protection Orders (FGMPO) and the link between these and asylum law \n•    A look at relevant UKVI Policy Guidance  \n•    Useful country guidance decisions to discuss risk factors\, how to address arguments on credibility\, state protection and internal relocation  \n•    Dealing with practical issues such as anonymity and vulnerable applicants \n•    Expert evidence \n•    Practical tips and examples \n•    Case Activity / Group Discussions \nAudience: This webinar is suitable for practitioners working in immigration and asylum law. It is suitable for individuals who are seeking more knowledge and experience and it will be a useful refresher and update course for those who are experienced in this field. \n\n\nTutor: Priya Solanki\, One Pump Court Chambers \nPriya is a busy and experienced specialist in immigration\, asylum\, human rights and nationality law. She appears regularly before the First-Tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal\, Immigration and Asylum Chambers and the Administrative Court. She has an expanding practice in the Court of Appeal. \nShe has a particular interest in and experience of cases involving domestic violence\, trafficking\, mental health issues and vulnerable clients. She is known to have a very calming and reassuring manner with clients with vulnerabilities. \nPriya has recently authored two books\, one on sham marriages and another on domestic violence. You can find links to these here: http://www.lawbriefpublishing.com/product/migrantvictimsofdomesticviolence/ \nhttps://amzn.eu/d/51BUaZl \nShe regularly provides in-house training\, seminars and webinars. \nShe is cited as a leading junior in Immigration (including business immigration) in Legal 500 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”. \nPriya has also recently been appointed as a Deputy Upper Tribunal Judge (Immigration and Asylum).
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/free-3061-fgm-claims/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150247
CREATED:20240308T115839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T171710Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA Scotland Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nThis is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members\, whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our members’ meetings. \nScotland Working Group meetings will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nILPA Members based in Scotland. \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.\nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-scotland-working-group-meeting-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150247
CREATED:20241129T113754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T180010Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA Yorkshire and North East Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nIf you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members\, whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our members’ meetings. \nThis will be a hybrid meeting and you are invited to attend in-person  at Freeths LLP\, 10th Floor\, Central Square\, 29 Wellington St\, Leeds LS1 4DL. Please notify info@ilpa.org.uk if you would like to join in-person. You can also join online via Zoom. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the Working Group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nAudience: \nILPA Members based in Yorkshire and the North East. \nPlease note: \n\nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor.\nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-yorkshire-and-north-east-working-group-meeting-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150247
CREATED:20240111T132121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T183009Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA Removals\, Detention and Offences Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nThis is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA Working Groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you are just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nRemovals\, Detention and Offences Working Group meetings will be held on Zoom\, unless stated otherwise. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there. \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nPlease note: \nMeeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor. \nPlease ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting. \nILPA Working Group meetings are recorded on Zoom . Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording and transcript are taken and shared with relevant persons for the purpose of the minutes. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only part of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-removals-detention-and-offences-working-group-meeting-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T150247
CREATED:20240111T132119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T180011Z
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SUMMARY:ILPA Economic Migration Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a working group meeting for ILPA members.\n\n\nThis is a Working Group meeting for ILPA members. If you are not already an ILPA member\, but would like to attend this meeting\, please contact the ILPA Secretariat (info@ilpa.org.uk). \nDescription: \nILPA working groups are open to all ILPA members. Whether you’re just getting started in your career\, or an expert in your field\, we welcome everyone at our Working Group meetings. \nILPA Economic Migration Working Group meetings will ordinarily be held in hybrid format\, hosted remotely on Zoom and in person. \nWhether you plan to attend in person or remotely\, please register in advance of the meeting on this page. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting remotely on Zoom. \nWhere meetings are also hosted in person\, they will take place at Mayer Brown\, 201 Bishopsgate\, London EC2M 3AF. If you would like to attend in person\, in addition to registering as requested above\, please email legal@ilpa.org.uk as soon as possible and no later than 5pm the day before the Working Group meeting to indicate that you would like to attend in person\, so that your details can be added to the guest list and shared with the relevant colleagues at Mayer Brown for the purposes of managing numbers and facilitating entry to the building. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nIf you haven’t done so already\, we strongly recommend that you sign up to the working group here\, to ensure you don’t miss out on any important information. \nChairs: \nThe meeting will be chaired by James Perrott (Mayer Brown International)\, Tom Brett-Young (VWV)\, and Anushka Sinha (Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law). \nAudience: \nILPA Members. \nPlease note: \n• Meeting attendees will be muted on entry\, so please raise your hand if you wish to speak and then unmute yourself when called upon by a Co-convenor. \n• Please ensure your Zoom name contains your name and organisation name when you join the meeting. \n• ILPA Working Group meetings are recorded. Please bear this in mind when making contributions\, and particularly if you are sharing anything confidential. The recording is for the purpose of the minutes and will not be shared with members. Minutes of Working Group meetings will ordinarily be uploaded to the members-only party of the ILPA website. Please note that the chat will also be recorded and the ILPA Secretariat may get in touch with you after the meeting in relation to contributions you make at the meeting.
URL:https://ilpa.org.uk/event/ilpa-economic-migration-working-group-meeting-14/
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