You can now book your place at our 34th Annual Conference taking place from 13-15 November 2025 at the Midland Hotel, Manchester.
We are delighted that The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane has agreed to deliver our Keynote speech. Please find the full programme here and book your place here. You can attend all or part of the Conference as a range of packages are available.
We have an exciting and informative programme including a Panel Discussion on Child Exploitation chaired by Her Honour Judge Sarah Singleton KC, Designated Family Judge of Greater Manchester. There will also be a variety of workshops on public and children law topics, plenary sessions from a wide range of high-profile speakers including Professor Stivaros, Professor of Paediatric Neuroradiology and Translational Imaging at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital on expert evidence in suspected abusive head trauma cases, and our usual comprehensive public law, private law and legal aid updates.
Please also find the agenda for our AGM here. The AGM will take place on Thursday 13 November 2025 at 15.30 at the Midland Hotel. The minutes from last year can also be found here.
We very much look forward to welcoming you to the conference.
Please note rooms are limited at the hotel so will be allocated on a first come first served basis.