Training
LCCSA Training Invitation – Challenges from the Magistrates’ Courts June 19th 2025 from 6pm at Appeal offices
19/06/2025
18:00 - 20:00
APPEAL, 6th Floor, Lion House 72-75 Red Lion Street London WC1R 4NA
We would like to acknowledge that Diana Payne has now stepped down from her role as Training Officer. We thank her sincerely for her many years of dedicated service and hard work—she will be greatly missed, and we wish her all the very best for the future.
In the meantime, acting Training Officers and a training sub-committee have been put in place to ensure continuity until the next AGM.
LCCSA Training Invitation – Challenges from the Magistrates' Courts
The LCCSA warmly invites you to an important training session:
Challenges from the Magistrates' Courts:
Case Stated, Judicial Review, Appeals to the Crown Court, Applications to the CCRC, and Funding Such Challenges
Presented by Philip Rule KC, No 5 Chamber Philip Rule KC - No5 Barristers' Chambers
and
Greg Stewart, Partner, and Senior Solicitor at GT Stewart Solicitors Greg Stewart Profile | GT Stewart Solicitors
This session offers expert insight into the routes available when contesting decisions from the Magistrates’ Courts, including timely guidance on funding issues and a key discussion on proposed reforms by the Law Commission.
📅 Date: Thursday, 19 June
🕕 Time: 18:00 – 19:30 (followed by refreshments)
📍 Venue: APPEAL, 6th Floor, Lion House 72-75 Red Lion Street London WC1R 4NA
🗓 Programme:
17:45 – 18:00 – Registration & Welcome
18:00 – 18:05 – Introduction from Chair
18:05 – 19:05 – Challenges from the Magistrates' Courts – Philip Rule KC
19:05 – 19:20 – Funding Issues – Greg Stewart
19:20 – 19:30 – Discussion, including the Law Commission's proposal to abolish the case stated procedure (consultation deadline: 27 June)
19:30 – 20:30 – Refreshments & Networking at APPEAL
This event is essential for solicitors navigating appellate routes and funding mechanisms.
With the Law Commission's proposals on the table, your participation is both timely and impactful.
To register your place, please email Sara admin@lccsa.org.uk
We look forward to welcoming you.
