Public interest law in action – using the law to face current challenges
16 April 2010
The Public Interest Law Alliance (PILA) will hold a conference entitled Public interest law in action - using the law to face current challenges
This one-day conference will bring together NGOs and lawyers to discuss practical ways to promote the use of law in responding to challenges in areas such as such as debt, housing, children's rights, travellers' rights and migrants' rights. These challenges also present opportunities: for NGOs to use the law as part of their everyday work and for lawyers to use their legal skills in a new context.
The aim of the conference is to examine the place of and developments in public interest law from an all-island perspective. International speakers from Australia, the UK and the USA will place the discussion in a wider context. Workshops on children's rights, debt, housing and social welfare will provide case studies of public interest law in action in Ireland and a forum to discuss future steps.
The afternoon session will be hosted by television presenter Vincent Browne. For further details, please download the conference programme (in PDF format).
Venue: Radisson BLU Royal Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin 8
Date: Friday, 16 April 2010
Time: Registration: 8.45am, conference: 9.30am - 5pm
There is no charge for this event and CPD points will be available. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
To reserve your place at the conference or with any queries, please contact us by phone at (01) 8728048 or by email at info@pila.ie and indicate which themed workshop you would like to attend. Please advise of any special requirements, dietary or otherwise.
Venue
Radisson BLU Royal Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin 8