Getting it right first time: Making lawful decisions Webinar Series - Public Law Project

Four webinars to help decision makers, and those supporting them, to act within the law.

4, 6, 11, 13 November 2025

Presented in partnership with Legal Action Group (LAG) and 39 Essex Chambers.

This training will guide attendees on acting fairly, and within the law, covering the key aspects of decision-making including: Preparation, Consultation, Holding a hearing, Accessibility, Compliance with Human Rights and Equalities law and Remedies available when decision-making goes wrong.

Each session includes a presentation followed by a chaired panel discussion, with contributions from public bodies (or those advising public bodies) and civil society representatives.

Webinar 1: Preparation & Hearings

Tuesday 4 November, 11:00-13:00

Introduction by Steve Broach KC, 39 Essex Chambers

Part 1 - Preparation

• Chair: Hannah Moxsom, Public Law Project
• Ruth Keating and Gethin Thomas, 39 Essex Chambers
• Mike Hyden, Homelessness Best Practice
• Kerry Short, Invicta law

Part 2 – Hearings

• Chair: Clare Cruise, Southwark Law Centre
• Emily Wilsdon and Eleanor Leydon, 39 Essex Chambers
• Sabrina Dixon, S.I.R.G.
• One more speaker TBC

Webinar 2: Complying with the Equality Act 2010

Thursday 6 November, 11:00-12:30

• Chair: Svetlana Kotova, Inclusion London
• Michael Etienne, Garden Court Chambers
• Stephanie David, 39 Essex Chambers
• Helen Flynn, Just Fair
• Laura Murtagh, Falkirk Council

Webinar 3: Complying with the Human Rights Act 1998

Tuesday 11 November, 11:00-12:30

• Tor Butler-Cole KC and Adam Boukraa, 39 Essex Chambers
• Camille Ivinson, Access Social Care
• More speakers TBC

Webinar 4: Making a decision and remedies

Thursday 13 November, 11:00-12:30

• Chair: Lee Marsons, Public Law Project
• Katherine Apps KC, 39 Essex Chambers
• Rebecca Hilsenrath KC (Hon), Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
• Sara Lomri, Ofsted

Who should attend

• Decision makers at public bodies, and those supporting them
• Civil society groups aiming to influence or challenge public decision-making;
• Lawyers involved in public body decision-making;
• Decisions makers in private bodies, where the relevant law applies, or where you wish to maintain high standards of fair decision making.  

Ticket pricing

• Standard: £160 – for public bodies, private practice
• Discounted: £120 – for civil society organisations
• Advisers: £60 – for those giving advice to clients but are not qualified as solicitors or barristers. 
• Reduced: £40 – for smaller organsations (e.g. turnover below £250k)
• Student: £20 –  for students with valid university email address
• Free upon request – for campaigners, lay or voluntary advisers with no training budget.

Event background

The training is based on the book Making Lawful Decisions: a guide for decision-makers on acting within the law by Steve Broach KC and Victoria Butler-Cole KC at 39 Essex Chambers.

It is not required to have a copy to attend this event, though those attending will be offered a significant discount on purchasing copies of the book – book now and get a discount code!