Public Law Conference 2025
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11/09/2025
Public Law Conference
Thursday 11th September 2025
Spire Barristers are delighted to invite you to our annual Public Law Conference on Thursday, 11th September at The Marriott Hotel, Leeds.
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Conference Details
When: Thursday 11th September from 9.00 am
Where: Marriott hotel, Leeds (See map below)
Price: £50.00 plus VAT (50% discount price for Local Authority and OS attendees)
Agenda:
09:00 am – 09:30 am – Registration and breakfast
09:30 am – 09:35 am – Welcome
09:35 am – 10:35 am – Panel discussion with Dr Rippon – ‘Assessment of capacity where an adult is able to discuss relevant information, but does not appear to use it’ – A panel discussion with Dr Rippon and Head of Public Law, Brett Davies
10:35 am – 11:15 am – Case Law Updates – Health and Welfare – Adrian Francis and Eleanor Suthern
11:15 am – 11:30 am – Break
11:30 am – 12:15 pm – Assessment of capacity to make decisions to use alcohol/drugs – Brett Davies
12:15 pm – 13:00 pm – Fluctuating capacity – Pippa Pudney
13:00 pm – 14:00 pm – Lunch
14:00 pm – 15:00 pm – Panel discussion with DJ Ella Anderson – ‘Practice in the Court of Protection – a judicial perspective’ – A panel discussion with DJ Anderson and Pippa Pudney
15:00 pm – 15:45 pm – The MCA / MHA Interface – “When P is detained under MHA during Court of Protection proceedings” – Jacqueline Thomas KC and Lauren Gardner
15:45 pm – 16:00 pm – Break
16:00 pm – 16:45 pm – SEND Law – What’s New? – Holly Littlewood
16:45pm – Close
Alongside talks from our specialist public law barristers, we are honoured to have two incredible guest speakers:
- Dr Lisa Rippon, Consultant Developmental Psychiatrist, who will be discussing ‘Assessment of capacity where an adult is able to describe the relevant information, but does not appear to use it’
- District Judge Ella Anderson, who will be discussing ‘Practice in the Court of Protection – a judicial perspective’.
This is an excellent opportunity to network with like-minded legal professionals, sharing their knowledge and insights into the latest developments within the Court of Protection and Education Law.
A more in-depth agenda will follow shortly.
If you have any questions or to receive your 50% discount code, contact our Events team at events@spirebarristers.co.uk
We hope you can join us.
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Spire Barristers Training
Our barristers host regular online seminars aimed at Children and Adult Social Care professionals throughout the calendar year, covering a range of topics covering the latest legislation and practical guidance. We also host training seminars and webinars in Education Law.
To register your interest in any of the Seminars in our Spire Barristers Training 2025 program, please book via the event page or contact events@spirebarristers.co.uk for more details.
Other training events
In addition to our Children & Adult Social Care Training, Family and Public Law expert Jacqueline Thomas KC and Reagan Persaud also present and contribute to a number of accredited Seminars through MBL Training; including preparation for complex findings of fact hearings and also safeguarding care leavers.
