14 June 2018
Important Human Rights and Children event held at Law Society House
Over 60 members of the legal, community, voluntary and public sectors were in attendance at Law Society House in Belfast for a special event on the theme of 'Human Rights and Children in the Justice System in Northern Ireland: Where we are'.
Those attending had an opportunity to hear from Jago Russell, Chief Executive of Fair Trials, District Judge Peter King and the President of the Law Society of Northern Ireland, Eileen Ewing President on human rights and children in the justice system issues both locally, and internationally.
Commenting the President of the Law Society, Eileen Ewing said:
“The Law Society is delighted to host this important event exploring current issues in relation to children in the justice system in Northern Ireland, drawing together a range of experienced and knowledgeable speakers. We are grateful to Mr Jago Russell, Chief Executive of Fair Trials and to District Judge Peter King for providing their views on this important area of law”.
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Jago Russell, Chief Executive of Fair Trials
District Judge Peter King
Engaging discussion at Law Society House
District Judge Peter King on panel
Full discussion with panel of speakers