Online Workshops on British Citizenship law, policy and practice
PRCBC will be delivering monthly workshops for our qualified volunteers on a number of nationality law topics. We will have a small number of places in each of our four workshops for practising nationality law lawyers.
The workshops are free but attendees are encouraged to make a donation towards our children’s hardship funds.
Workshop 1: British nationality law and policy concerning the rights of children of EEA nationals
Our first workshop is on Saturday 15 August, 2-4pm. For information on booking, follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/workshop-1-rights-to-british-citizenship-of-children-of-eea-nationals-tickets-113368775058
Workshop 2: Entitlement to registration of Children as British Citizens
Our second workshop is on Saturday 19 September, 2-4:30pm. For information on booking, follow this link:
Workshop 3: Registration of Children as British Citizens by discretion under section 3(1) BNA 1981 with particular focus on children in care of the State
Our third workshop is on Saturday 17 October, 2-4:30pm. For information on booking, follow this link:
Workshop 4: Young person’s registration as British citizens and Good Character
Our fourth Workshop is on Saturday 21 November, 2-4pm. For information on booking, follow this link:
14 July 2020 and updated Sept 2020
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Concert for Citizenship in aid of PRCBC’s work with young people
The lovely Eliza Carrick-Davies & David Swan are putting on a jazz fundraising event to support our legal casework with young people.
Date: Friday 28 February 2020, 7pm
Venue: Hatcham House, London
For more information and to book:
YouthLegal Young People’s Legal Rights ConferenceDate: Monday 4 November 2019, at 9:30am DescriptionThis exciting event is the second law conference on young people’s legal rights. It is aimed at solicitors, barristers, law students, young people, parents and organisations working with young people and children to update and inform you of the legal rights of young people and children under inter alia the Children Act, Children’s and Families Act, Care Act, and Housing Act, how to access help and what remedies are available if your legal rights are breached. Seminar sessions will focus on areas including: the legal rights of looked after young migrants and children up to 25; young people’s legal rights to mental health assessment and service provision; young people’s housing rights 18+; s17 Children Act 1989 NRPF family rights; registering Children as British Citizens; and disabled children’s rights. Seminar speakers: Shu Shin Luh, Tim Baldwin and Connor Johnston of Garden Court Chambers, Mary-Rachel McCabe of Doughty Street Chambers, Miranda Lickert of Project 17 and Solange Valdez-Symonds of PRCBC. Ticket prices include refreshments and lunch. With special thanks to Birkbeck for hosting our event and Russell-Cooke for their sponsorship. Students and young people (under 25) can request concessionary tickets at £12.50 with ID. Contact us for a code on 020 3195 1906 or at info@youthlegal.org.uk. Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/young-peoples-legal-rights-conference-2019-tickets-62050310148 *****DT 1815 Children’s Citizenship Rights – Training for Legal PractitionersThis training will provide legal practitioners with a detailed understanding of the law and policy concerning children’s rights to British citizenship and key barriers to children exercising these rights.Event details
****PRCBC Children’s Citizenship Rights – Training for Legal PractitionersSaturday, 9 February 2019, 09:45 – 15:45 at Garden Court Chambers Please book via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/childrens-citizenship-rights-training-for-legal-practitioners-tickets-54449520983 Training rates (excluding VAT): Organisations outside London (£40); Organisations in London (£80); Paralegals and Trainees (£20) AGENDA AND SPEAKERS
CONTENT AND FURTHER DETAILS This training will provide legal practitioners with a detailed understanding of the law and policy concerning children’s rights to British citizenship and key barriers to children exercising these rights. It will draw on the litigation, research and experience of the Project for the Registration of Children as British Citizens (PRCBC) to:
Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Participants will receive a training pack on the day. ***** ILPA Training:Introduction and refresher to the law on the registration of children as British NationalsA clear understanding on law, policy, practice and process on the registration of children as British citizens by entitlement and discretion.Event details
To book, please follow this link:***** Seminar: Registration of children as British citizensDelivered in association with Corams Children’s legal Centre, this session provides an introduction for non-legal professionals to registering children as British citizens, including identifying children who might be eligible, how the process works, and where to go for further advice and assistance. Dates: Thursday 12 April 2018, 3:30pm to 6:30pm Trainers: Solange Valdez-Symonds Location: Coram Community Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ Please book your place at the follow eventbrite link: |
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