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Publications
Shortly after every Westminster Legal Policy Forum seminar, a briefing document is produced. This is distributed to all delegates on the day as well as to our contacts in government, parliament and stakeholders in the education sector more widely.
A Forum publication provides a timely record of proceedings, and acts as a guide to the latest thinking on current policy issues for those unable to be at the event.
Each publication includes:
- All speeches from the day, with accompanying slides and speaker biographies
(subject to approval by speaker); - Transcripts of question and comment sessions;
- Supplementary articles from speakers and delegates; and
- Event information such as the delegate list and final agenda
Should you have any queries, please email jayne.cole@westminsterforumprojects.co.uk.
The way forward for child protection
PUBLISHED July 2010
As the Government initiates a review of frontline child protection practice, this seminar looked at the effectiveness and options for the future direction of policy. Sessions focused on progress in developing an integrated workforce to keep children...
Freedom of Information - future challenges
PUBLISHED July 2010
The seminar was timed as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) reached its fifth anniversary and the new Government seemed set to extend the scope of the Act. The seminar examined the Act's impact on all public authorities, as well as more widely...
Libel & privacy law - challenges for reform
PUBLISHED June 2010
As debate over the future direction of libel and privacy law intensified and the Government prepared to launch a review of UK libel laws, this seminar brought together leading voices in the field to consider the operation and impact of the law,...
The future of policing - accountability, cost and effectiveness
PUBLISHED March 2010
This seminar focused on two key strands of the recently released Home Office White Paper, 'Protecting the public, supporting the police to succeed' - improving the level of trust between the police and the public and reinforcing police...
21st century prisons
PUBLISHED March 2010
As the Government began consulting on where to build five new prisons and private contractors bided to design, build and manage the institutions, this seminar examined the future financing and management of the system. Sessions focused on the design...
Legal aid - funding and access
PUBLISHED February 2010
As the Ministry of Justice concludes its wide ranging consultation; 'Legal aid: funding reforms', this seminar addressed the question of future funding priorities for the legal aid system. Timed as the system passes it's 60th anniversary, panel...
Surveillance and data protection: use and effectiveness
PUBLISHED February 2010
As debate continues to surround the scale of surveillance in the UK, this seminar addressed issues of surveillance and personal privacy. Sessions focused on the extent of personal information collected by Government, public bodies and industry, how...
Young People, Behaviour and Social Responsibility
PUBLISHED November 2009
Following Sir Alan Steer's wide ranging report, Learning Behaviour, Lessons Learnt and the newly published Home Affairs Select Committee report into knife crime, this timely seminar examined the latest evidence on the scale of bullying and...
Reducing Re-Offending: mental health and value for money in the criminal justice system
PUBLISHED November 2009
Scheduled and structured to reflect issues raised in the Justice Committee's 'Justice Reinvestment' report as well as coinciding with the expected publication of the Department of Health and Ministry of Justice Offender Health Strategy, this...
The Migrant Workforce and UK Economy - assessing the impact of new legislation
PUBLISHED July 2009
As the Borders, Immigration and Citizenship Bill comes close to becoming law, this seminar assessed the contribution of migrants to the UK economy, and the Bills anticipated effects on how the UK manages immigration at the border, and in the...
The Future of the UK Third Sector - proving 'public benefit'
PUBLISHED June 2009
Reflecting the Charity Commission's new guidelines on 'Public Benefit' this seminar examined the effect these proposals will have on the future of the UK third sector, and the challenges for the range of charitable organisations in demonstrating...
