Civil Justice Council announces details of 13th National Forum

CivilLady Chief JusticeMaster of the RollsSir Geoffrey VosCivil Justice Council

The Civil Justice Council (CJC) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its 13th National Forum ‘Access to Justice: Working Together’. The Forum will take place on Friday 29 November 2024 at Friends House, London and online. 

Full details of speakers, the event’s agenda and how to register can be found on here.

The CJC is delighted to announce the following speakers (in order of appearance): 

  • Sir Geoffrey Vos – Master of the Rolls 
  • Shabana Mahmood MP – Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice 
  • Baroness Carr – Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales 
  • Director Rachel Rossi – Director of Office for Access to Justice, U.S. Department of Justice 

Sir Geoffrey Vos, who is also Chair of the Civil Justice Council, said: “This year’s National Forum promises to be the best ever. We have an excellent line-up of speakers addressing the theme of working together, and discussing the CJC’s exciting work programme including civil case data, enforcement, litigation funding, mental capacity and digital disadvantage. I very much hope you will join us.” 

Upcoming publications: 

  • CJC Review of Litigation Funding – Interim Report and Consultation. 
  • The Procedure for Determining Mental Capacity in Civil Proceedings – Final Report. 
  • Pre-Action Protocols – Final Report. 

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