Public Law in 2024: Practical Insights and Trends
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IDRC, 1 Paternoster Lane, St. Paul’s, London, EC4M 7BQFee
£90 + VATJoin us for Public Law in 2024: Practical Insights and Trends, a one-day symposium bringing together the brightest minds to dive into the latest developments in public law.
A packed schedule of talks will take in topics including duty of candour and disclosure, remedies, practical tips for bringing and defending claims, consultation, remedies, costs, plus a comprehensive case law update, all delivered by Cornerstone’s leading public law team.
We’re delighted to be joined by our Keynote Speaker Lady Arden, former justice of the UK Supreme Court.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your practice, deepen your knowledge, or simply engage with like-minded individuals on important public law issues, this day promises to be an enriching experience.
Who’s this for?
The conference is aimed at all practitioners involved in public law and judicial review, whether bringing or defending claims.
Slides
- Case Law Update
- Practical tips for Central and Local Govt in defending claims
- Practical tips for bringing claims
- Cards Face Up: Candour and Disclosure in Judicial Review
- Remedies in Public Law
- The Duty to Consult: When does it arise and what does it entail?
- Disagreeing Disagreeably: Freedom of speech and public authorities
- The bottom line in JR? Costs practice and procedure
- Devolution in Reverse? Latest Developments in Constitutional Law
- Programme
- 9:30 – Registration and Refreshments
- 9:45 – Opening address and Keynote
Welcome address by Cornerstone’s joint head of public law, Estelle Dehon KC and followed by the keynote address from Lady Arden, Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom from October 2018 to January 2022.
- 10:15 – Case Law Update
Two of our brightest up and coming public lawyers deliver a comprehensive case law update. With Olivia Davies and Dr Lois Lane.
- 10.45 – Breakout session 1
A. Practical tips for Central and Local Govt in defending claims – Clare Parry, Matthew Feldman and Tara O’Leary
B. Practical tips for bringing claims – Estelle Dehon KC, Alexander Campbell and Rowan Clapp
- 11:30 – Refreshments
- 12:00 – Cards Face Up: Candour and Disclosure in Judicial Review
What does the duty of candour really require? How can the benefits and burdens be balanced? What scope is there for disclosure? Our speakers will discuss recent developments in the law relating to the duty of candour and disclosure and offer practical guidance for both claimants and defendants. With Ryan Kohli and India Flanagan.
- 12:30 – Remedies in Public Law
Expect expert insights and analysis on the range of remedies available in public law and judicial review cases from Kelvin Rutledge KC and Jack Barber.
- 13:00 – Lunch and coffee
- 14:00 – Breakout session 2
C. The Duty to consult: when does it arise and what does it entail? – Kuljit Bhogal KC, Andrew Lane and Rob Williams
D. Disagreeing disagreeably: freedom of speech and public authorities – Sarah Salmon, Matt Lewin, Alex Williams
- 14:45 – The bottom line in JR? Costs practice and procedure
An in-depth look at costs in Judicial Review from recent rule changes, the latest cases and current trends and worked examples from practice, with Jack Parker and Ruchi Parekh.
- 15:15 – Refreshments
- 15:30 – Devolution in Reverse? Latest Developments in Constitutional Law
The devolution settlements for Scotland and Wales are now a quarter of a century old. A series of recent decisions, however, appear to pull power back to Westminster. Sam Fowles has argued some of the leading devolution matters. He’ll review the new balance of power and ask what next for devolution.
- 16:00 – Panel Discussion: A Look Ahead
Concluding conference, our illuminating panel discussion promises to be a thought-provoking journey into what the next year holds for public law, with our panel offering valuable insights and predictions. With James Findlay KC, Estelle Dehon KC, Kuljit Bhogal KC and Rob Williams plus guest.
- 16:30 – Drinks reception
Timings, speakers and content are subject to change
- 9:30 – Registration and Refreshments