London
54 Doughty Street
London
WC1N 2LS
020 7404 1313
This seminar will examine the Supreme Court’s decision in CN v. Poole Borough Council UKSC 2018/0012 (handed down on 6 June 2019). The Supreme Court confirmed that in certain circumstances a local authority can be responsible for a negligent failure to exercise its social services functions so as to protect children from harm.
In addition our speakers will address the circumstances in which damages are awarded under the Human Rights Act to children failed by the care system or left in destitution as a result of decisions made by social services departments in local authorities. The seminar will set out the law and the practical steps necessary to make a claim.
Hosted by our specialist barristers Aswini Weereratne QC, Jamie Burton, Nick Brown, Sam Jacobs with guest speaker Anna Moore from Leigh Day. Anna Moore is a solicitor in the human rights department at Leigh Day and acts for vulnerable adults and children in Human Rights Act claims, often resulting from care proceedings or Court of Protection cases. Anna has a busy Court of Protection practice and also represents individuals in judicial reviews and at inquests.
Speakers |
Anna Moore, Leigh Day |
Date |
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Time |
Registration 18:15 |
Venue |
Doughty Street Chambers |
If you are interested in attending, please email events@doughtystreet.co.uk.