LGBTQ+ people have existed since as far back as we can chronicle. Sadly, equal measures and steps towards equality have been relatively recent for LGBTQ+ people. In addition, LGBTQ+ rights continue, to a large degree, to be part of western culture rather than worldwide; acceptance being limited on an international scale. This seminar will provide an overview of the history of LGBTQ+ rights, looking at legal and systemic prejudices which have held the queer community back and continue to do so today. The seminar will explore the dangers to the queer community and why certain measures are now considered pivotal to ensuring that LGBTQ+ people are respected and protected in our work as lawyers, judges and academics. The talk will be given by Reagan Persaud, a family law barrister and a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Reagan is also a Deputy District Judge and is now the only trans Judge in England and Wales. Much of Reagan’s professional work and personal interests lie in promoting equality and diversity measures for under-represented groups. Reagan carries out extensive work towards improving the legal system and the way justice is administered for marginalised communities by focusing on systemic injustices and measures that can be taken to improve the way people are treated. PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT WILL NOW BE HELD ONLINE ONLY Non-Members: Please scroll beneath the Members Login box and click Add Ticket, enter your details and then click Checkout to complete the booking.

A training day for established barristers focusing on the advocacy skills required for appeals cases. The morning will consist of a series of talks on appellate advocacy, including an introduction from the Lady Chief Justice, a perspective from the Supreme Court, and then separate sessions for civil and criminal practitioners, covering oral and written advocacy in the Court of Appeal, as well as tips from experienced practitioners. In the afternoon, delegates will take part in either civil or criminal advocacy sessions, being given feedback on their performances by the Inn’s advocacy trainers, alongside Lord and Lady Justices and High Court Judges. The day will conclude with a plenary and then a drinks reception. Members can choose to attend either the morning only, or the morning and afternoon sessions together, but please note that numbers are strictly limited for the afternoon session, and advance preparation work will be required for this. Please select a workshop when you make your booking, to indicate your preference for civil or criminal.