The Liver Building

Public Children Law: 2026 Update

Details

Speaker: Safda Mahmood

Date: Tuesday 21st April, 2026

Time: 13:15 - 15:45

Areas of Law: Family

Competencies: B

Venue:
Online

Course Code: S4938

Description

This course is written and presented by an experienced family solicitor. The course will equip you with a rounded update on key issues surrounding public children law, with a particular focus on changes and updates in the area.

The course is set at a level to benefit those who are practicing in this field, and want to get an update on issues in this field. It will be of benefit to those acting for parents, children, extended family, and local authorities.

Join us for an in-depth session designed to help you put the theory of public children law into practice with confidence and precision. This course will guide you through key legislative and case law developments, essential procedural steps, and practical strategies to stay ahead in this complex area. You will learn how to apply case law and legislation effectively, avoid common mistakes, and enhance your efficiency in managing cases. By the end of the session, you’ll feel more confident and equipped to handle challenges in public children law with clarity and competence.

The topics covered will include amongst others, the following:

  • Separation under Interim Care
  • Contact/ Family Time and Children
  • Assessments and Timescales
  • Public law Outline, Best Practice and Timetables
  • Deprivation of Liberty Applications and Secure Accommodation
  • Placement Applications and Adoption
  • Special Guardianship and Practice
  • Key Case Law Update
  • Updates on Statutes and Practice Directions

The course will be of benefit to those delegates who seek to get an understanding of this area of law. Attendees who will benefit from this course include Barristers, Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives, Local Authority Representatives as well as Trainees, all of whom will gain valuable insights into key updates in the Public Child Law.

Course level: Intermediate

*Multi Delegate Discount Offer for Members* Pay member rate for 1st delegate, then £62 for 2nd & only £30 for all other delegates (+vat)
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Speaker Biographies

Safda Mahmood, is a Senior Solicitor, with extensive experience in both practicing and teaching family law to practitioners, academics and trainees. Safda is on the Law Society Children Law Accredited Scheme. He has written in various legal publications and has been practicing in law for over 31 years, during which time, he has covered general family law, with particular reference to children proceedings.

Prices

Member £110
Non-member £155
Training Passport Free
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