Part 1: Advocacy in the welfare benefits tribunals (First Tier Social Entitlements Chamber and Upper Tribunal)
Top tips on advocacy, including common issues such as DWP not attending hearings, preparing and presenting complex evidence, and asking the tribunal for adjournments and dealing with delays.
Chair: Matt Ahluwalia, Garden Court Chambers
Brandi Amiss-Towler, Free Representation Unit
Martin Williams, Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG)
Part 2: Public law in the welfare benefits tribunals
Challenging sanctions and claimant commitments, and using procedural unfairness as a ground. Getting the tribunal to accept human rights arguments at both First Tier and Upper Tribunal, and public law issues with DWP use of Automated Decision Making and AI. The session will also cover applying for legal aid Exceptional Case Funding for representation.
Chair: Georgie Rea, Garden Court Chambers
Matt Ahluwalia, Garden Court Chambers
Martin Williams, Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG)
Caroline Selman, Public Law Project
William Ford, Osbornes Law
This webinar is for:
- Advisers, caseworkers and lawyers representing or advising appellants in the welfare benefits tribunals (First-tier Tribunal,
- Social Entitlement Chamber, and Upper Tribunal).
- Charities and NGOs with an interest in welfare benefits tribunal proceedings
- Policy researchers looking at access to justice and representation in the SEND tribunal
Tickets:
Standard: £65 – For those working in public bodies and private practice
Discounted: £50 – For those working in charities, or are trainees or pupils
Contributory: £30 – For those working in small organisations with very little or no training budget, or those with limited resources but wish to contribute
Student ticket: £20 – For full time students with a valid university email address
Free tickets – If you do no have a training budget or are applying independently and are unable to pay, email a brief explanation to events@publiclawproject.org.uk to request a free ticket.