Date:19 February 2026
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Hodge Jones and Allen 180 North Gower Street London NW1 2NB

We warmly invite you to attend and the details can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fighting-for-juries-tickets-1980484540574?aff=oddtdtcreator

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This year, the LCCSA Conference is heading to Málaga kindly sponsored by 5SAH

🗓️ Dates: Friday September 26^th – Sunday 28^th
📍 Location: Málaga, Spain

🎟️ Booking is now open!

Places are limited and we expect them to go quickly, so if you’re thinking about attending, now’s the time!

👉 attached is a copy of the booking form. MALAGA Booking Form 2025

Costs:

Price includes:

- 2 night’s bed and breakfast at the AC Hotel Malaga Palacio - Emblematic Stay Near La Malagueta Beach

- A 3-course dinner on Friday evening at  La Pérgola - Grupo Tercer Acto

- Half day conference with Guest Speakers from 5SAH and the LCCSA (tbc shortly)

- Cocktail and tapas party on Saturday evening at roof bar of AC Hotel Malaga Palacio - Emblematic Stay Near La Malagueta Beach

Don’t forget to book your own flight to Málaga, Spain!

I really hope you can make it,

Let Sara know if you have any questions—she will be happy to help!

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FRIDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER UNTIL SUNDAY 29^th SEPTEMBER 2024

This years' Conference has kindly been sponsored by 5 St Andrews Hill Chambers and it will take place in the beautiful city of Porto in Portugal.  The Conference starts on Friday 27^th September until Sunday 29^th September 2024.

The weekend includes:

- 2 night’s bed and breakfast at the HOTEL BOEIRA GARDEN HILTON

- a 3 course dinner on Friday evening at WOW Restaurants | PIP

- Half day conference with Guest Speakers from 5SAH and the LCCSA (tbc shortly)

- a guided city tour with a visit to the Famous Porto Wine Cellar, Taylor’s including a premium wine tasting

  (NB: you will need to organise your own flight to Porto)

Price for LCCSA Members:

Cost for Conference in a Twin Room/ double room will be: £600 (so if you share a room the cost will be £300pp)

Cost for Conference in a Single Room will be: £450

Non Members:

Cost for Conference in a Twin room/double room will be £700 (share of room will be £350)

Cost for Conference in a Single Room will be £500

For further info please contact Sara @ admin@lccsa.org.uk

Kindly sponsored by 5 St Andrew's Hill Chambers

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Advanced Actions Against the Police on the 14 March 2024

For more advanced practitioners on 14 March at Doughty Street Chambers. Attendees will hear from leading practitioners in the field who will draw on their knowledge and give practical tips, strategy and tactics for effective practice: Fiona Murphy KC, Doughty Street Chambers, Gus Silverman Deighton Pierce Glynn, Jamie Burton KC, Doughty Street Chambers, Stephen Clark, Garden Court Chambers

Bookings can be made here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/advanced-actions-against-the-police-training-tickets-77140637623

Introduction to Actions Against the Police on the 21March 2024

A course, intended for claimant practitioners new to the area of civil actions against the police and detaining authorities, will discuss strategy and tactics throughout the day. Topics include: causes of action, gathering evidence, case strategy, limitation and assessing quantum from leaders in their field: Ifeanyi Odogwu, Matrix Chambers, Michael Oswold, Bhatt Murphy Solicitors, Raj Desai, Matrix Chambers, Sophie Naftalin, Bhatt Murphy Solicitors.

Bookings can be made here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-actions-against-the-police-tickets-838627004947

If you have any questions, then please contact tlievenwright@lag.org.uk.

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Presented by John Cammegh KC & Oliver Kirk, 5SAH Chambers

Join us for our in-person seminar
at 5SAH Chambers
on 20 March 2024
at 17:30 Seminar start & 18:30 onwards for drinks & posh pizzas

John Cammegh KC and Oliver Kirk present on how Loss of Control and Diminished Responsibility work in practice, simplyfying the approach and giving useful tips on:

• Where Loss of Control might, might not or will not apply
  • Tactical approach at the police station
  • How to deploy psychiatric evidence
  • Strategies for getting Loss of Control to the jury

Since Provocation as a common law partial defence to murder was revoked and replaced by ss 54 – 56 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 the landscape of murder litigation has drastically changed. Rather than providing streamlined and rational criteria the statute has, in practice, served to seriously curtail the defence by giving judges the power to prevent loss of control going to the jury. Some practitioners have commented on the inherent risks involved; others have argued that, in a worst case scenario, the Act offends the defendant’s right to trial by jury.

However, with a focussed strategy at police interview, to the instruction of medical experts, to careful drafting of the Defence Statement through to conduct of the trial in court, there is no reason why Loss of Control cannot be sustained and successfully deployed.

John Cammegh KC is a highly accomplished Silk, expertly placed to bring insight of both prosecuting and defending in multiple trials involving Loss of Control and Diminished Responsibility. John is uniquely experienced in practising at the highest level in both domestic and international criminal courts over the past two decades.

Oliver Kirk represents clients in the most serious and complex criminal cases. Practising as a solicitor for over 20 years, Oliver headed his own firm, whilst expertly developing for a decade his skills as a Higher Rights Advocate, transferring in 2019 to the Bar and joining 5SAH. Oliver will bring insight from both the solicitor and barrister perspective.

Please note numbers for the event are limited, to secure your place, please email admin@lccsa.org.uk

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Please see the link below for attendance details:
 
https://yjlc.uk/training-and-events/forthcoming-events/free-youth-justice-training-lawyers
 
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-youth-justice-training-for-lawyers-in-london-tickets-779991444407?aff=oddtdtcreator

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November 13th 2023 at Frederick’s 106 Camden Passage, Islington, London N1 8EG at 6:30pm

President, Fadi Daoud and the LCCSA Committee, invite you to join him and the Committee to the LCCSA AGM, which will take place on November 13th 2023 at Frederick’s.

The AGM is open to all LCCSA Members and will start at 6:30pm.  This will be followed by a dinner at 7:30pm (you will need to pay for the dinner).

This event takes place traditionally every year and is always a great success.

You will be able to hear our Guest Speaker, Stephen Parkinson, the new Director of Public Prosecutions, speak after dinner. You will also be able to meet members of the Association including  Past Presidents, Honorary Members and Officers of the Association.

We are delighted to be able to have a private room at the ever popular Frederick’s restaurant in Islington, (a 3 minute walk from Angel Tube station).  The dress code will be lounge suits.

The cost this year for the dinner will be £60.00 which includes a 3 course dinner and wine.

If you would like to be part of this evening, please contact Sara for payment details and let her know of any dietary requirements.

If you would just like to attend the AGM please let Sara know.

Places are limited.

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Representing a child in contact with the law is one of the most important and potentially life changing tasks a lawyer can do. It is also one of the most difficult.

This short evening course, followed by drinks, will form two halves.

The first will deal with key legal provisions. The second, with input from an experienced adolescent forensic psychologist, will equip practitioners to make sure the law factors in the challenges children face.

Date:               Wednesday 23 November 2022

Time:              6pm (registration from 5.45) to 8.15pm, followed by drinks

Venue:            Draught Orders, Hodge Jones & Allen, 80 North Gower Street London NW1 2NB

Cost:               Free

Speakers include:

• Dr Louise Bowers, Forensic Psychologist
• Emma Heath, Barrister, 9 Bedford Row
• Caroline Liggins, Solicitor, Hodge Jones and Allen Solicitors
• Justin Johnson, Pupil Barrister, 9 Bedford Row
• Laura O'Brien, Solicitor, Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors
• Brian Richards, Barrister, Nexus Chambers
• Marie Spenwyn, Barrister, Libertas chambers
• Mel Stooks, Solicitor, G T Stewart Solicitors and Advocates
• Ife Thompson, Pupil Barrister, 1MCB Chambers

This event is free but as it is in person, places are limited. Book now to avoid disappointment.

Please book your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/youth-practitioners-association-conference-youth-justice-sos-tickets-430218283467

Session 1: Key legal provisions and updates

The law governing youth justice is complex. This session will be delivered by experienced youth justice practitioners who will present key legal provisions and updates affecting children in conflict with the law including:

• Remand and sentence
• Diversion and non-criminalisation
• Modern slavery

Session 2: Understanding the challenges children face

Children facing criminal charges have often experienced huge challenges, especially since Covid. This session will support practitioners to understand and make sure the law takes account of the needs of children who have experienced:

• Difficulties with social media
• Acute anxiety
• Incel behaviour/social isolation
• Systemic racism

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