Spire Barristers Public Law Conference 2026

Seminar for legal professionals practising in Public Law; Court of Protection, Deprivation of Liberty, Adult Social Care
About this Event

Spire Barristers are delighted to bring details of our annual Public Law Conference on Thursday 10th September at Cloth Hall Court, Leeds.

When: Thursday 10th September from 8.30 am

Where: Cloth Hall Court

Price: £75.00 plus. VAT (FREE Local Authority tickets are now SOLD OUT)

We are thrilled to host this year's Public Law conference at Cloth Hall Court, to include refreshments throughout the day and a 2-course lunch.

This is an excellent opportunity to network with legal professionals and stay updated on the latest developments across the spectrum of public law, including Court of Protection, Medical Treatment and the impact of 'AGNI'.

To receive your Local Authority discount code, please contact our Events team at [email protected]

We hope you can join us.

Agenda

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Arrival and registration
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Welcome and introduction
🕑: 09:10 AM - 10:00 AM
Navigating Tricky Transitions - Ali Sea, Independent Social Worker
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Challenging Capacity Assessments in the Court of Protection
Host: Brett Davies
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
Refreshment Break
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:05 PM
Closed Material
Host: Jacqueline Thomas KC
🕑: 12:05 PM - 01:00 PM
Case Law Update
Host: Joise Canham-Williams
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
MHA Update
Host: Holly Littlewood
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:35 PM
Appeals in Public Law Cases Following AGNI. Is it a New World?
Host: Jonathan Cowen
🕑: 02:35 PM - 03:15 PM
AGNI Part 1 - How the Dust Settled From The Fall of Cheshire West...
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Refreshment Break
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
AGNI Part 2 - Panel discussion with HHJ Burrows
🕑: 04:45 PM
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