BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ILPA - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ILPA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ilpa.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ILPA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T180000 DTSTAMP:20260709T044527 CREATED:20240111T132122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T175810Z UID:93458-1733331600-1733335200@ilpa.org.uk 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ilpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/a30075ccfc50b52c6c9d3c0f96a6dd16-wDk5wf.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T170000 DTSTAMP:20260709T044527 CREATED:20241014T105049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T162910Z UID:106050-1733412600-1733418000@ilpa.org.uk 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ilpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/af969fcddcf17c6d5b4a756cfd2c22bf-TqOExO.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T173000 DTSTAMP:20260709T044527 CREATED:20240308T115839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T171710Z UID:97334-1733414400-1733419800@ilpa.org.uk 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ilpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/820122ce9fc577509f5f18afa107462d-rUonod.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T183000 DTSTAMP:20260709T044527 CREATED:20241129T113754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T180010Z UID:108579-1733418000-1733423400@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 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ilpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/a30075ccfc50b52c6c9d3c0f96a6dd16-wDk5wf.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T183000 DTSTAMP:20260709T044527 CREATED:20240111T132121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T183009Z UID:93456-1733851800-1733855400@ilpa.org.uk 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ilpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/777ad2d5e386b65ff7f019d892b333e0-o2jxQd.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T183000 DTSTAMP:20260709T044527 CREATED:20240111T132119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T180011Z UID:93454-1734022800-1734028200@ilpa.org.uk 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ilpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/40a4034a403265b103d93e304839ac45-fgY8oU.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241217T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241217T183000 DTSTAMP:20260709T044527 CREATED:20240115T205827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T171511Z UID:93597-1734454800-1734460200@ilpa.org.uk 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-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ilpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/480d1b1269c111059a71c2b2ffcda095-nI8OcJ.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR