Using the law to protect the Welfare rights of disabled people

You are invited to attend the next meeting of the Deaf/Disabled People’s Organisations (DDPO) legal network which will be exploring how to use the law to challenge welfare reforms. The meeting will be an opportunity for DDPOs to discuss with leading lawyers current legal cases challenging Welfare reforms and possible further options for legal action. It will also support DDPOs to understand when legal action is appropriate as a way of protecting disabled peoples Welfare rights

Speakers: Tim Buley Barrister from Landmark Chambers and Neil Coyle Director of Policy and Campaigns Disability Rights UK

When: Tuesday 23 October 2012 from 5.30 for 6pm – 8pm

Venue: SCOPE, 6 Market Road, London N7 9PW.

The venue is fully accessible and British Sign Language Interpreters will be present.

What is the Network?

The DDPO Legal Network aims to bring together DDPOs and lawyers to raise understanding of the legal system, legislation, case law and policy that relates to the quality of life, rights and inclusion of deaf and disabled people. 

The Network aims to create a forum for disseminating legal information of strategic importance.  Through the Network both lawyers and DDPOs will be able to share their experiences and identify individual challenges and relevant evidence to strengthen existing cases. 

There is no better time than now for disabled people and lawyers to work together.

For DDPOs…

Through the Network DDPOs will be able to increase their understanding of key legal issues including current case law and legal challenges, improve their capacity to use the legal system and make links with leading lawyers working in the field of disability rights and discrimination.

For lawyers…

The Network will be a way in which lawyers can better engage with DDPOs and their service users and members. It aims to be a forum in which to exchange information, ideas and evidence on strategic litigation about the issues affecting disabled people. 1.5 CPD points are given for attending this meeting

For more information go to : http://www.publiclawproject.org.uk/ddposlegalnetwork.htm

How to book:

Places are limited so please RSVP as soon as possible to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or phone the office on: 020 7237 3181. Please state if you are attending as a Lawyer.

The venue is fully wheelchair accessible and British Sign Language Interpreters will be present.