Care Seminar 2026
Join us for our in-person, all-day Care seminar at Manchester Hall on Friday 27th February 2026.
This event will be chaired by Lorraine Cavanagh KC, who will give a talk on Depriving Children of their Liberty and their Convention rights.
Dr Louise O’Connor, Child Protection Lead for Greater Manchester will be the keynote speaker.
There will be further talks from:
Shaun Spencer KC, “It’s You Not Me” – Navigating Recusal Applications
Justine Cole, S26 Contact Order – Stability or Disruption
Helen Davey, Analysing Risk – Taking Chances or Playing Safe
Callum Brook, Use of Force in Children’s Homes
Daniel Currie, Is Adoption a Lifelong Status? Revocation of Adoption Orders in the Supreme Court
Helen Crowell, Parental Irresponsibility: Termination and Restriction of PR
Format: In-person only
Time: Registration is from 9.00am. The first seminar begins at 9.30am and talks finish at 4.30pm. Breakfast pastries and a hot and cold buffet lunch will be provided.
Cost: £60 plus VAT
CPD: 5 hours
Demand will be high and the places are limited, so please book early.
We look forward to seeing you.
Speakers
Shaun Spencer KC
Justine Cole
Helen Davey
Callum Brook
Daniel Currie
Helen Crowel
Venue
Manchester Hall,
36 Bridge Street,
Manchester M3 3BT
