Aim and Objectives

Migration towards the EU is a complex socio-economic phenomenon that is evolving fast and in various directions. The current migratory situation creates difficulties not only in relation to the management of huge flows of migrants but also in ensuring protection of their fundamental rights. This one-day seminar aims to train Irish lawyers on EU immigration and asylum law.

This seminar is held in conjunction with the European Lawyers Foundation (ELF), Spanish Bar Association, Athens Bar Association, Italian Bar Association, Polish Bar of Attorneys-at-Law, Cyprus Bar Association and Paris Bar Association.

This conference is suitable for: Solicitors experienced in immigration and asylum and those new to the sector.

Topics covered
• The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights provisions in relation to asylum and immigration
• The European Union legal system regulating asylum and immigration: instruments and case law
• The Council of Europe legal system regulating asylum and immigration: instruments and case law
• Legal assistance to immigrants and asylum seekers on the ground
• Legal framework applicable to asylum and immigration in Poland
• Legal framework applicable to asylum and immigration in Cyprus


Chairperson
Cindy Carroll, Deputy Chairperson, International Protection Appeals Tribunal

Speakers 
Attracta O’Regan, Solicitor, Head Professional Training, Law Society of Ireland
Vasileios Stathopoulos, Project Manager, European Lawyers Foundation (ELF), the Netherlands
Julia Hull, Managing Solicitor, Legal Aid Board, Law Centre Cork
Dr Aoife McMahon, BL
Hilkka Becker, Chairperson of the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (Ireland) 
Joanne Williams, BL 
Tomasz Rogala,  Attorney-at-Law, Partner in charge of Immigration, PCS Paruch Chruściel Schiffter Stępień Kanclerz, Littler, Poland
Stella Afxentiou, Legal Consultant, Cyprus

IMPORTANT

• This is a live in-person event and will not be available online or as a recording.
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