LGBTQ+ Forum | The Modern Family Court and LGBTQ+ Rights: Surrogacy, Same-Sex Parents and Trans-Parenthood | Andrew Powell

Thursday 10th of December 2020 17:30

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Location

Online via Zoom (joining link will be circulated via email)

1 QS Point

Bench Commons ⬤Equality, Diversity and Inclusion ⬤Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law

Timings

17:30 - 18:45

Please ensure that you have joined before the event is due to start.

Introduction by Master Sam King. Followed by the lecture and Q&A

This event is expected to end at approximately 18:45.

Dress code

Event Details

Andrew Powell: The Modern Family Court and LGBTQ+ Rights: Surrogacy, Same-Sex Parents and Trans-Parenthood

This event is open to Middle Temple Members and their guests as well as members of other Inns of Court, though guests are restricted to members only. Attendance is free but booking is required.

Outline:

This Qualifying Session will explore LGBTQ+ issues that have arisen in the Family Court. In particular it will discuss the treatment of same-sex female parents in the 1970s and 1980s. It will also examine more recent judgments concerning surrogacy, same-sex parents and trans-parenthood to consider whether the current approach Family Court, law and policy reflects the social reality of modern family life.

About Andrew Powell

Andrew Powell is a tenant at 4PB and specialises in all aspects of the law relating to children with a particular emphasis on surrogacy, fertility law and the international movement of children. He is recognised in legal directories for his expertise in surrogacy law and has just published a book ‘A practical guide to the law in relation to surrogacy'.

The Middle Temple LGBTQ+ Forum can be reached at lgbtq@middletemple.org.uk if you should have any questions.

Accessing the remote Event:

This remote event will take place online. A link will be sent by email between 12-24 hours before the scheduled start time.

It is preferable to join the event on a laptop, but if that’s not possible then use your phone/tablet.

Who can Attend

Student members: One guest maximum

Hall members and Benchers: Two guests maximum

Dietary Requirements

Qualifying Session Details

Click here to see details of the QS Requirements and how to be credited with the QS for this session

Learning Outcomes:

Students will acquire knowledge of both the current legislation and its history, as well as how the law surrounding LGBTQ+ rights operates in practice. They will be able to identify areas of legislation and reform that have worked and areas that require further reform.

Links to the Professional Statement, wider workings of the Bar, administration of justice or a public interest matter

Pursuant to the Professional Statement, the event is aligned with para 2.3: to be aware and active in the pursuit of equality and respect for diversity, not tolerating unlawful discrimination, in themselves or others.

Click here to view the BSB's Professional Statement

Bookings and Cancellations

Where we have a waiting list we will be able to offer your ticket to someone else, so please do let us know if you are no longer planning to attend.

Students - to cancel a ticket please email education@middletemple.org.uk

Hall members and Benchers - to cancel a ticket please email members@middletemple.org.uk

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Middle Temple endeavours to make the Inn as inclusive as possible for all of its members, guests and staff.

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The Inn is committed to improving access to all its services and encourages members to get in touch with suggestions and feedback on how we can improve. If you feel your experience using the website or attending one of our events could be improved, please email Laura. Your suggestions will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Times and details for this event are subject to change. Please check this webpage for the most up to date information.