Trends and developments in Homelessness

Sonia Birdee , Laura Cawsey , Alex Durance , John Hobson , Vijay Jagadesham , Ben McCormack , Rory O'Ryan , James Stark .

This seminar will consider both key developments within the homelessness legal framework along with an emphasis on emerging best practice and tactics.

Who should attend?

This seminar will be at an intermediate level aimed at practitioners with at least a basic knowledge of homelessness law but not necessarily having substantial practical experience.

Overview of seminar

• Gatekeeping: spotting it and challenging it - Laura Cawsey
• Eligibility for assistance: a review of the increasingly complex legislation and caselaw in this area - John Hobson and Rory O'Ryan
• What is "homelessness" (including consideration of Moran v Manchester and Aweys v Birmingham) – James Stark
• Discharge of duties – Alex Durance and Vijay Jagadesham
• Urgent cases: dealing with the court, procedure and tactics – Ben McCormack
• Costs and how to negotiate them – Sonia Birdee

Booking information

The seminar is charged at £50+ VAT per person and £35 + VAT per person for voluntary organisations. Please complete a booking form and return to chambers with a cheque in payment of your place. Make cheques payable to "Chambers of Ian Macdonald QC". For more information please contact Helen Ray or Nicola Carroll on 0161 236 1840.

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