tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34021812024-03-18T03:03:40.882+00:00Irish Law UpdatesUpdates on Irish and Northern Irish Law (Darius Whelan, School of Law, University College Cork)Darius Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565318651910916090noreply@blogger.comBlogger221125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402181.post-82757331814164189082023-02-10T16:34:00.007+00:002023-02-10T16:34:00.180+00:00Peer Assessment - Conference Presentation <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioC3E9ITotFc5XpppCDf9YAxU5oz2RETTaqPCo-1VidXhcp0u7yDxLUjDM9IIHHwzD5OY_Q7RgjQeFVRDVXEhrQSVclN_lP35Hl9M72lGt6fZgt66hIhUSgVJ6Q96UeSHwvw2_TjMU8jVHqfoJ4Oh2BPYPytqOOdAPi9oY8a6PfXisF23c_Hk/s1212/Screenshot%20-%20Establishing%20Precedent.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="698" data-original-width="1212" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioC3E9ITotFc5XpppCDf9YAxU5oz2RETTaqPCo-1VidXhcp0u7yDxLUjDM9IIHHwzD5OY_Q7RgjQeFVRDVXEhrQSVclN_lP35Hl9M72lGt6fZgt66hIhUSgVJ6Q96UeSHwvw2_TjMU8jVHqfoJ4Oh2BPYPytqOOdAPi9oY8a6PfXisF23c_Hk/s320/Screenshot%20-%20Establishing%20Precedent.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>In 2021, I delivered this conference presentation: </p><p>(with <a href="http://research.ucc.ie/profiles/A011/M.Dempsey%40ucc.ie">Maria Dempsey</a>, <a href="http://research.ucc.ie/profiles/A011/rking">Robert King</a> and Bláthín Power, <a href="https://www.ucc.ie/en/apsych/">School of Applied Psychology</a>, University College, Cork):</p><p> 'Establishing Precedent? Peer assessment in interdisciplinary collaboration between Schools of Law and Applied Psychology', </p><p>Irish Association of Law Teachers annual conference, Cork, November 2021 </p><p>This project was funded by</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>UCC Learning, Teaching & Assessment Enhancement Fund and </li><li>UCC Head of Law Strategic Fund </li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p>Darius Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565318651910916090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402181.post-82306307409373069212023-02-02T11:00:00.030+00:002023-02-02T11:00:00.178+00:00Mental Health Act Toolkit <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis8HrPQJmSSj-8LdSd7Iz9nbGNFC9olZ-h2kt8qE0_3PQwZc9H5MxTxBX6lMpM0HYgfYfa1Ttk4NmPYmRnvB7poetjnutkz17B7QAdPCOe14ZUpTkVYh9wALPebj3RZB_SYj5h9EA0oB3LFffiB2IMvUWfiHhM6Sy0s42hL8WWZPfszs9L_aY/s1536/Toolkit-Social-Media-Image-1536x510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="510" data-original-width="1536" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis8HrPQJmSSj-8LdSd7Iz9nbGNFC9olZ-h2kt8qE0_3PQwZc9H5MxTxBX6lMpM0HYgfYfa1Ttk4NmPYmRnvB7poetjnutkz17B7QAdPCOe14ZUpTkVYh9wALPebj3RZB_SYj5h9EA0oB3LFffiB2IMvUWfiHhM6Sy0s42hL8WWZPfszs9L_aY/w400-h133/Toolkit-Social-Media-Image-1536x510.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The <a href="https://www.ucc.ie/en/law/">School of Law, University College Cork</a>, has developed a <a href="https://www.mentalhealthreform.ie/mental-health-act-2001-toolkit/">Mental Health Act, 2001 Toolkit</a> in partnership with <a href="https://www.mentalhealthreform.ie/">Mental Health Reform</a>.</p><p>When people with mental health difficulties are admitted to mental health units, either on a voluntary or involuntary basis, it is vital that user-friendly, accessible, information is available regarding human rights. Access to this information is essential for people with mental health difficulties, their family members, advocates, supporters and carers. The Mental Health Act, 2001 Toolkit will be published on Mental Health Reform’s website and will include information on topics such as the following:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>What are the main human rights in Mental Health law?</li><li>What is the Mental Health Act?</li><li>Can I make an Advance Healthcare Directive?</li><li>The Role and Rights of my Supporters / Family / Carers</li><li>Approved Centres and What to Expect</li><li>My Rights as a ‘Voluntary Patient’</li><li>My Rights as an ‘Involuntary Patient’</li><li>Mental Health Tribunals Explained</li><li>Complaints, Advocacy and Activism</li></ul><p></p><p>The Toolkit will be a vital means of empowerment, enabling people to become educated about their rights, so that they can exercise and claim those rights. This aids fuller realisation of rights provided by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the Irish Constitution, and other human rights documents.</p><p>The Toolkit was drafted in consultation with Mental Health Reform’s member organisations, through a series of online and in-person consultation meetings. The meetings were attended by a wide variety of people, including people with lived experience of mental health difficulties, family members, staff and supporters of organisations.</p><p>This project was funded by the <a href="https://research.ie/">Irish Research Council</a>. The researcher was <a href="http://publish.ucc.ie/researchprofiles/B012/dwhelan">Darius Whelan</a> and the Research Assistant was Claire Carroll. The co-ordinator from Mental Health Reform was <a href="https://www.mentalhealthreform.ie/our-people/mhrteam/">Ber Grogan</a>.</p><p><a href="https://indd.adobe.com/view/4c23221a-29c8-4ce0-a947-25aa542402c5">Read the Mental Health Act, 2001 Toolkit Here</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mentalhealthreform.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/RIGHTS-DL-1.pdf">Read the Mental Health Act, 2001 Toolkit Brochure Here</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mentalhealthreform.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MH_ACT_TOOLKIT.pdf">Download a PDF Version of the Mental Health Act, 2001 Toolkit Here</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/cXOfqiMz77A">View the video of the Toolkit launch</a></p><p><a href="https://www.slideshare.net/dariuswirl/mental-health-act-2001-toolkit-launch-10-nov-2022">View the launch slides</a> </p><p>#loveirishresearch </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZQaU7c7vynNW3eWJgM5gY-bq5HEKvj50ssCUlb_7A8BWwf8RsK2LruTJ3cFdONFhgL3e8A7MN__4tVtwQUsey0v-s963fIYrXzu6hd8mgzqJjgSxs6cEHLIBZVcWAmwznXTlhcJVdRSsv1r2Amctk9kXr1-2j3h_gUZypj0pnXwjvf_Sl7v0/s744/IRC%20LOGO_%20CMKY.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="153" data-original-width="744" height="66" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZQaU7c7vynNW3eWJgM5gY-bq5HEKvj50ssCUlb_7A8BWwf8RsK2LruTJ3cFdONFhgL3e8A7MN__4tVtwQUsey0v-s963fIYrXzu6hd8mgzqJjgSxs6cEHLIBZVcWAmwznXTlhcJVdRSsv1r2Amctk9kXr1-2j3h_gUZypj0pnXwjvf_Sl7v0/s320/IRC%20LOGO_%20CMKY.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxqcG8d0x6IYnImejU1XoBXhoRGr5G5qvH0-dTl_LnoDd7GDxbfXcPCzcf2zq5bhVgB7FtiushECN4v41VoEjgwhAA-4mIBjY-w07R7oexMHyMNNxQegHt7rTBk6hH68F-WJayDI-2GxCSIDVrbW6HKQmqrBm6YbIcb8J1VvCErnW3IoFHexI/s1304/Maynooth%20tweet%20picture.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1304" data-original-width="1120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxqcG8d0x6IYnImejU1XoBXhoRGr5G5qvH0-dTl_LnoDd7GDxbfXcPCzcf2zq5bhVgB7FtiushECN4v41VoEjgwhAA-4mIBjY-w07R7oexMHyMNNxQegHt7rTBk6hH68F-WJayDI-2GxCSIDVrbW6HKQmqrBm6YbIcb8J1VvCErnW3IoFHexI/s320/Maynooth%20tweet%20picture.png" width="275" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Darius Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565318651910916090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402181.post-69534160683068009962023-01-27T11:00:00.010+00:002023-01-27T11:00:00.195+00:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyCuShgYijqtwcq7_46T6s2ajMadZJ_Wijw4DpkLEAPyWQk9xaI_U-wNWlOqmHIaIfYERMvanhYueb_9ASHPp2q2dEVIe4ik9BNgrj88aPW1Vbme8SqChvKxcC2EQK7EYoAzGYUgsJ5peYNsYXW7bVkicYz8LHesnBtNc_gRF39PXn347tQdc/s768/Masstricht%20Journal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="164" data-original-width="768" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyCuShgYijqtwcq7_46T6s2ajMadZJ_Wijw4DpkLEAPyWQk9xaI_U-wNWlOqmHIaIfYERMvanhYueb_9ASHPp2q2dEVIe4ik9BNgrj88aPW1Vbme8SqChvKxcC2EQK7EYoAzGYUgsJ5peYNsYXW7bVkicYz8LHesnBtNc_gRF39PXn347tQdc/s320/Masstricht%20Journal.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I published this article with Patrick Daly in 2021: <p></p><p>Patrick Daly & Darius Whelan, ‘Disability in employment equality law: A reappraisal of the reasonable accommodation duty and issues arising in its implementation’ (2021) 28 Maastricht Journal of European and Comparative Law 744. <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1023263X211035268">https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1023263X211035268</a>.</p><p>Here is the abstract:</p><p>Abstract</p><p>This article re-considers the special features of the disability ground in EU equality law and raises questions as to whether the EU’s Framework Equality Directive (Directive 2000/78) may be in need of fundamental reform. It argues that the ‘Competence Defence’ in the Directive could have been more strongly drafted, to prescribe more precisely the circumstances in which an individual may be found not to be competent to perform the post’s essential functions. In the absence of a unified EU approach regarding the activation of the reasonable accommodation duty and an employer’s knowledge as to disability or the need for reasonable accommodation, national positions are compared. A model whereby the provision for individuals with disabilities is carried out in a proactive as opposed to a reactive manner could reduce the need for the reasonable accommodation system. The possibility of increased state involvement in the provision of reasonable accommodation to employees has strong potential. It is proposed that the principle of Universal Design, as expressed in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, could be used to ensure that work environments are developed from the outset to be conducive to the needs of those with physical or psychosocial disabilities. The implications of such a major change are assessed.</p><p><br /></p>Darius Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565318651910916090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402181.post-37646239830884845612023-01-20T17:00:00.021+00:002023-01-20T17:00:00.173+00:00Book Review of Mental Health Homicide and Society: Understanding Health Care Governance by David Horton <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit0FbeC7iW6x7Tr-E3wFYL-ud5WErbOc0g6-prvctGD0EI_HkfFvhTqWLu4IXoj87X64N83WmJXo-FLV-jnjnKVIM85at2OL166jhxJt_jLSz53itrRIG7LVrAVqxxgE5KjNDx3zs6x32VfeNWMPf_5eBfK39HT23Fs47sP6BYFXmarwDZuQ4/s540/Horton.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="360" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit0FbeC7iW6x7Tr-E3wFYL-ud5WErbOc0g6-prvctGD0EI_HkfFvhTqWLu4IXoj87X64N83WmJXo-FLV-jnjnKVIM85at2OL166jhxJt_jLSz53itrRIG7LVrAVqxxgE5KjNDx3zs6x32VfeNWMPf_5eBfK39HT23Fs47sP6BYFXmarwDZuQ4/s320/Horton.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />I published a book review of <i><a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/mental-health-homicide-and-society-9781509951994/">Mental Health Homicide and Society: Understanding Health Care Governance</a></i> by <a href="https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/law/staff/david-horton/" target="_blank">David Horton</a> in 2021.<p></p><p>The review is in (2021) 60 Howard Journal of Crime and Justice 607. See <a href="https://doi.org/10.1111/hojo.12456">https://doi.org/10.1111/hojo.12456</a> </p><p>Extract from the review:</p><p>"This is a fascinating book, providing rich insights into mental health homicide investigations. The author has undertaken a challenging task in applying Luhmann's systems theory to this field. The empirical work, in the form of the interviews, provides extra depth and a very high level of originality."</p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p>Darius Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565318651910916090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402181.post-72537986896303799342023-01-13T16:03:00.003+00:002023-01-13T16:03:58.938+00:00Application of the Paternalism Principle to Constitutional Rights<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivIYIZ2494Ih2BRWMmvLg32JX9VptWBzJaQmh9xJBNRZN6sOwNGTwAyRsYVow4QP3_Tl8D7hEjDR4dyU3djgjCXI2I1NT9CYe47OTlI6iDEkHnf2lTa49tavhQ8k9_vqlU333HjvgonVADzMACHLxMq_y0qr3JErAMaE9EnXgzAK2A8XtiNA8/s1920/european%20journal%20of%20health%20law.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivIYIZ2494Ih2BRWMmvLg32JX9VptWBzJaQmh9xJBNRZN6sOwNGTwAyRsYVow4QP3_Tl8D7hEjDR4dyU3djgjCXI2I1NT9CYe47OTlI6iDEkHnf2lTa49tavhQ8k9_vqlU333HjvgonVADzMACHLxMq_y0qr3JErAMaE9EnXgzAK2A8XtiNA8/s320/european%20journal%20of%20health%20law.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>In 2021, I published this article: <p></p><p><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Darius Whelan, ‘Application of
the Paternalism Principle to Constitutional Rights: Mental Health Case-Law in
Ireland’ (2021) 28 European Journal of Health Law 223 </span><a href="https://doi.org/10.1163/15718093-bja10047" style="text-indent: -18pt;">https://doi.org/10.1163/15718093-bja10047</a><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">
</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"> </span></p><p><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">It's available in this <a href="http://hdl.handle.net/10468/11473" target="_blank">Open Access version</a>.<br /></span></p><p><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Here is the abstract:</span></p><h3 style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-color: rgb(216, 232, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-image: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: initial; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: initial; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; color: #444444; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 15.08px; margin: 0px 0px 3px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; vertical-align: baseline;">Abstract:</h3><div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;" xmlns:i18n="http://apache.org/cocoon/i18n/2.1">In adjudicating on matters relating to fundamental constitutional or human rights, courts make important statements about the principles which apply. The principles articulated will have a profound impact on the outcomes of such cases, and on the development of case-law in the relevant field. In the fields of medical law and mental health law, various courts have moved away from deference to medical decision-making and paternalism to a person-centred rights-based approach. However, courts in Ireland have continued to interpret mental health law in a paternalistic fashion, praising paternalism as if it is particularly suitable for mental health law. This raises profound questions about judicial attitudes to people with mental health conditions and judicial reluctance to confer full personhood on people with disabilities. This article outlines case-law in Ireland regarding paternalism in mental health law and discusses the consequences for constitutional rights in Ireland.</div><p><br /></p>Darius Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565318651910916090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402181.post-72211556032348582042020-10-11T18:12:00.003+00:002020-10-11T18:12:25.587+00:00Hunger Strikes in Prison: The Legal Issues <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVQJa1G0FrhjSmxYFWVVOP_Hqh_P-EimiN_tosIB_eyrinrfJ-G8e6IJCKg6kSQhQVd2khx7sA_bL2Gjz0XFGFb29Xcp4XMKEQt85RePmVnvqhhlf9R7nR3oJc1jGNhyjlN8BJg/s1003/Capture.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="572" data-original-width="1003" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVQJa1G0FrhjSmxYFWVVOP_Hqh_P-EimiN_tosIB_eyrinrfJ-G8e6IJCKg6kSQhQVd2khx7sA_bL2Gjz0XFGFb29Xcp4XMKEQt85RePmVnvqhhlf9R7nR3oJc1jGNhyjlN8BJg/s320/Capture.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I contributed a paper on "Hunger Strikes in Prison: the Legal Issues" to a University College Cork conference this week.<p></p><p>The conference was "Terence MacSwiney, Cork Men’s Gaol, and the Political Hunger Strike, 1920-2020" and it was organised by the School of History.</p><p>My paper draws on themes discussed in this paper: Gautam Gulati, Darius Whelan, Eimear Spain, David Meagher & Colum Dunne, ‘<a href="https://cora.ucc.ie/handle/10468/4938">Hunger Strikes in Prison: a Legal Perspective for Psychiatrists</a>’ (2019) 36 Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine 55. </p><p>My slides for the paper are available <a href="https://www.slideshare.net/dariuswirl/hunger-strikes-in-prison-the-legal-issues-oct-2020">here</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Darius Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565318651910916090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402181.post-81388933791300835122020-06-29T16:05:00.005+00:002020-11-27T12:08:41.056+00:00Copyright Law for Digital Learning <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipgR7rFOTaYNFrdlQ8eFQZe4AA2VMWMeWpGbY17_CRNJLZjSHPAhfmY6A19hnvpdtpllDtrE-LyET6R5oq8xy-7e1tzWXwXos1NIIhwHGK8XnPhFKX_W3fgDdksiBROoHFQglPLg/s621/EDTL_IUA-Logo-Master-RGB_A_Transparent-1.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="273" data-original-width="621" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipgR7rFOTaYNFrdlQ8eFQZe4AA2VMWMeWpGbY17_CRNJLZjSHPAhfmY6A19hnvpdtpllDtrE-LyET6R5oq8xy-7e1tzWXwXos1NIIhwHGK8XnPhFKX_W3fgDdksiBROoHFQglPLg/s320/EDTL_IUA-Logo-Master-RGB_A_Transparent-1.png" width="320" /></a></div>I last wrote <a href="https://irishlawblog.blogspot.com/2015/07/copyright-law-for-digital-teaching-and.html">here</a> about Copyright Law for Digital Teaching and Learning in 2015. Since then, new legislation has been enacted - the <a href="http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2019/act/19/enacted/en/html">Copyright and Other Intellectual Property Law Provisions Act 2019</a>. <div><br /></div><div>The new Act implements some of the <a href="https://dbei.gov.ie/en/Publications/Copyright-Review.html">recommendations of the Copyright Review Committee in 2013</a>, and is particularly strong in implementing the education provisions. The Committee's members were <a href="http://www.cearta.ie/">Eoin O'Dell</a>, <a href="https://dfmg.ie/people/patricia-mcgovern/">Patricia McGovern</a> and <a href="http://research.ucc.ie/profiles/B012/shedley">Steve Hedley</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>I was asked to give a talk at a seminar today for the Irish Universities Association <a href="https://edtl.blog/">Enhancing Digital Teaching and Learning in Irish Universities</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/iuadiged">#IUADigEd</a>. I've made the slides available <a href="https://www.slideshare.net/dariuswirl/copyright-for-digital-learning">here</a>. I've also produced an <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1u0Ws8rPo1o8ySDG9RNIeX_vVhfXWUcI5">updated version of some of the relevant sections of copyright legislation</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">There's a lot to take account of in making decisions about what is permissible copyright-wise for digital learning. If the work you wish to use is a literary work (broadly defined) or an image which is an integral part of a literary work, then a college needs to abide by the <a href="https://www.icla.ie/">Irish Copyright Licensing Agency </a>licence, but bear in mind that a new licence will be produced for the next academic year. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>[Update: the new ICLA licence is now available: see <a href="https://www.icla.ie/he/">here</a> and <a href="http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2020/si/277/made/en/print">here</a>.] </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">However, if the work is, for example, a video (referred to as a "film" in copyright law), then one can rely on the new broad exceptions in <a href="http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2019/act/19/section/15/enacted/en/html#sec15">section 57A and section 57B</a>. Section 57A on 'distance learning' applies to all students in a college, not just those taking online courses. It allows the video to be communicated "as part of a lesson" to a student by telecommunication. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">In the slides, I refer to the very useful work in this field by <a href="https://www.city.ac.uk/people/academics/jane-secker">Jane Secker</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/cbowiemorrison?lang=en">Chris Morrison</a> in the UK (<a href="https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/copyright-and-elearning/A4358FFF602570F5E4B244678C49D73B">here</a> and <a href="https://copyrightliteracy.org/">here</a>) and by <a href="https://www.communia-association.org/team/teresa-nobre/">Teresa Nobre</a> for COMMUNIA (<a href="https://www.communia-association.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/15casesin15countries_FinalReport.pdf">here</a> and <a href="https://www.notion.so/Article-5-Digital-and-cross-border-teaching-activities-3813583168714594ab202b4a5d91be85">here</a>). See also Eoin O'Dell's recent post on <a href="http://www.cearta.ie/2020/03/coronavirus-and-copyright-or-the-copyright-concerns-of-the-widespread-move-to-online-instruction/">Coronavirus and copyright – or, the copyright concerns of the widespread move to online instruction</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">At European level, we are watching closely the implementation of the <a href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/790/oj">Copyright in the Digital Single Market Directive</a>, in particular <b>Article 5</b> on "Use of works and other subject matter in digital and cross-border teaching activities." In Ireland, the Department of Business Enterprise and Innovation is dealing with the national implementation of the Directive. This Department will shortly be renamed as the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. It is possible that responsibility for Intellectual Property might be transferred to one of the other <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Ireland#Current_Government_of_Ireland">renamed Departments</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://catherinecronin.net/">Catherine Cronin</a> also spoke at the same seminar, discussing OER and OEP: Open licenses for digital Teaching & Learning. She emphasised <b>why</b> Open Education is so valuable (under Access, Equity and Pedagogy headings). Her slides are <a href="https://www.slideshare.net/forumtl/oer-and-oep-open-licenses-for-digital-tl">here</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>A video recording of the seminar is available <a href="https://vimeo.com/434059620">here</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>We have a list of resources related to the seminar <a href="https://bit.ly/copyright_open_IUADigEd_June2020">here</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Darius Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565318651910916090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402181.post-89844996148530118032019-12-19T12:53:00.001+00:002019-12-19T12:53:58.334+00:00Emails outside working hours: are they against employment law?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggMXpOLxlG7NOTNtzgK7IC5hhs-dKhvRRpYA24i5NJ-par-VEVS2G8RQRX-WJhQBOdZ86LuVplXjQlQWMTXqF8d9P-xzSgc6quA-gF2Zme5Tgr1u_yivJ70P8lxxdmnDUhjeqv9w/s1600/conversationlogo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="550" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggMXpOLxlG7NOTNtzgK7IC5hhs-dKhvRRpYA24i5NJ-par-VEVS2G8RQRX-WJhQBOdZ86LuVplXjQlQWMTXqF8d9P-xzSgc6quA-gF2Zme5Tgr1u_yivJ70P8lxxdmnDUhjeqv9w/s320/conversationlogo.jpg" width="320" /></a>I have posted <a href="https://theconversation.com/emails-outside-working-hours-are-they-against-employment-law-128408" target="_blank">an article at The Conversation</a> on this topic. <br />
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It is common for many employees to send, read and reply to work emails at all hours of the day and night, including weekends. This change in work culture developed in recent decades and has accelerated with the advent of smartphones. But is this a breach of employment law? The short answer is that “it depends” and we need some test cases to clarify the situation, not least in the UK.<br />
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Some workplaces have a culture of long working hours and it can be difficult for an individual employee to go against it. The contract may refer to a 40-hour week but the reality may be very different. Smartphones and other digital devices have contributed to a culture of “digital presenteeism”.<br />
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Staff may feel that, if they don’t keep up .... <br />
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<br />Darius Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565318651910916090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402181.post-15236546342319128072019-08-21T18:21:00.000+00:002019-08-21T18:21:07.697+00:00Events from August 2019 onwards Irish Law Events Retweeted<br />
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Constitution Project<br />
@ConstitutionUCC <br />
Delighted to announce programme and registration details for our forthcoming conference @UCC on "Sovereignty, Populism and Constitutional Politics", 30-31 August. In association with British & Irish Chapter of @ICON__S. CPD available! <a href="https://t.co/gIar291qza">https://t.co/gIar291qza</a><br />
<a href="http://constitutionproject.ie/?p=688">http://constitutionproject.ie/?p=688</a> <br />
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@deckie: Looking forward to hosting Competition Law Scholars' Forum at @UCC @LawUCC. A great lineup with John Temple Lang as our keynote speaker <a href="https://twitter.com/CLScholarsForum/status/1161644717328744450">https://twitter.com/CLScholarsForum/status/1161644717328744450</a><br />
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@UccCriminology: The 12th North South Criminology Conference will be held in UCC on the 2nd and 3rd September 2019. <a href="https://t.co/jylAnzke4p">https://t.co/jylAnzke4p</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ucc.ie/en/criminology/northsouth/">https://www.ucc.ie/en/criminology/northsouth/</a><br />
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NUI Galway, 23-27 Sept. 2019:<br />
Training on the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act<br />
<a href="https://www.nuigalway.ie/centre-disability-law-policy/trainingandevents/upcomingevents/">https://www.nuigalway.ie/centre-disability-law-policy/trainingandevents/upcomingevents/</a><br />
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NUI Galway, 12 Sept 2019:<br />
Getting to Grips with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: What Does it Mean for Ireland?<br />
<a href="https://cdlp.clr.events/event/128587:getting-to-grips-with-the-un-convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-what-does-it-mean-for-ireland">https://cdlp.clr.events/event/128587:getting-to-grips-with-the-un-convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-what-does-it-mean-for-ireland</a><br />
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NUI Galway, 27 Sept. 2019:<br />
School of Law Annual Distinguished Lecture 2019.<br />
Justice Leona Theron of the Constitutional Court of South Africa.<br />
”Are we all Equal? Is the new South Africa’s promise of true equality a reality or still a dream?”<br />
<a href="http://www.nuigalway.ie/business-public-policy-law/school-of-law/news/school-of-law-annual-distinguished-lecture-2019-1.html">http://www.nuigalway.ie/business-public-policy-law/school-of-law/news/school-of-law-annual-distinguished-lecture-2019-1.html</a><br />
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TCD, Dublin, 4 Oct. 2019:<br />
Regulating the Future of Human Work: a Christian Ethics Perspective<br />
<a href="https://www.tcd.ie/law/news-events/human-work-christian-ethics.php">https://www.tcd.ie/law/news-events/human-work-christian-ethics.php</a><br />
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TCD, Dublin, 12 October 2019:<br />
Irish Supreme Court Review - Second Annual Conference<br />
<a href="https://www.tcd.ie/law/news-events/iscr.php">https://www.tcd.ie/law/news-events/iscr.php</a><br />
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UCD, Dublin 29 October 2019<br />
The Offences Against the State Act at 80: Omni-Act or Omni-Shambles?<br />
Society of Legal Scholars Annual Seminar 2019<br />
<a href="https://www.ucd.ie/law/events/societyoflegalscholarsannualseminar2019/">https://www.ucd.ie/law/events/societyoflegalscholarsannualseminar2019/</a><br />
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Why we respond and why we turn away: human rights abuses in a changing world<br />
Dublin, 6 September 2019.<br />
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/why-we-respond-and-why-we-turn-awayhuman-rights-abuses-in-a-changing-world-tickets-62433922543">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/why-we-respond-and-why-we-turn-awayhuman-rights-abuses-in-a-changing-world-tickets-62433922543</a><br />
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@law_IALT: Our Annual Conference will take place @LimerickStrand from 22 to 24 November 2019. The Conference theme is "Beyond Borders: Collegiality and Collaboration in Law" and the call for papers is available here:<br />
<a href="http://www.ialt.ie/2019/08/06/call-for-papers-annual-conference-2019">http://www.ialt.ie/2019/08/06/call-for-papers-annual-conference-2019</a>/<br />
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Friday 11 October 2019:<br />
“Behind Closed Doors: Crimes of Violence, Coercive Control and Abuse in Family and Intimate Relationships”<br />
Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development. Dublin.<br />
<a href="https://www.acjrd.ie/contents/399">https://www.acjrd.ie/contents/399</a><br />
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Seminar and Book Launch on 27 September<br />
The evening will begin with a seminar on the subject of the transformation of EU Treaty Making<br />
<a href="https://www.ucd.ie/law/events/seminarandbooklaunchon27september/">https://www.ucd.ie/law/events/seminarandbooklaunchon27september/</a><br />
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Neurodiversity and the Criminal Justice System<br />
November 1st 2019, Dublin.<br />
Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development.<br />
<a href="https://www.acjrd.ie/contents/402">https://www.acjrd.ie/contents/402</a><br />
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Law Society Education<br />
@LawSocEdu<br />
CPD seminars :<br />
<a href="https://www.lawsociety.ie/Courses--Events/cpd/">https://www.lawsociety.ie/Courses--Events/cpd/</a><br />
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LLM Programmes in Ireland:<br />
<a href="https://irishlawblog.blogspot.com/p/law-postgraduate-courses.html">https://irishlawblog.blogspot.com/p/law-postgraduate-courses.html</a><br />
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<br />Darius Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565318651910916090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402181.post-13972467375463355262019-05-27T09:48:00.000+00:002019-05-27T17:35:18.537+00:00Irish Law Events Irish Law Events Retweeted<br />
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Friday 14 June<br />
Reclaiming Conscience: Developing Ethical Frameworks for Reproductive Healthcare in Ireland.<br />
RT @drclaire_m: Delighted to be organising this conference with @MaryDonnellyLaw and looking forward to welcoming Prof Rebecca Cook, Prof Bernard Dickens, and Prof Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran to @UCC along with other wonderful speakers. Registration and booking now open <a href="https://conference.ucc.ie/ethical-framework-for-reproductive-healthcare-in-ireland/reproductive-healthcare-in-ireland/Site/Register">https://conference.ucc.ie/ethical-framework-for-reproductive-healthcare-in-ireland/reproductive-healthcare-in-ireland/Site/Register</a><br />
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RT @ConorUCCLaw: Forthcoming seminar @LawUCC, June 27, on child-friendly justice for victims of child sexual abuse. Free to attend, but registration essential. Contributors include @CourthouseDogs, @cari_ie , @Ukilkelly and myself. For some background see <a href="https://t.co/TTaAEncyhu">https://t.co/TTaAEncyhu</a> <a href="https://t.co/tzD3DtMy25">https://t.co/tzD3DtMy25</a><br />
There is no charge for attending this seminar, but registration is essential; please reserve your place by contacting deirdrekelleher@ucc.ie.<br />
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Constitution Project<br />
@ConstitutionUCC<br />
Call for papers: Sovereignty, Populism and Constitutional Politics, Aug 30-31 @LawUCC. Keynote address by Prof Gráinne de Burca, @nyulaw. Wide range of themes on issues of pressing contemporary relevance. Panel proposals welcome. In association with @ICON__S.<br />
<a href="http://constitutionproject.ie/?p=680">http://constitutionproject.ie/?p=680</a><br />
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Fri. 31-May-2019 12:15 PM<br />
Guest Lecture 'Squatting and the State' by Professor Lorna Fox O'Mahony - Transitional Justice Institute Seminar, Jordanstown<br />
<a href="https://www.ulster.ac.uk/research/institutes/transitional-justice-institute/events/guest-lecture-squatting-and-the-state">https://www.ulster.ac.uk/research/institutes/transitional-justice-institute/events/guest-lecture-squatting-and-the-state</a><br />
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Irish Law Events @irishlawevents<br />
Sexual Offences: The Challenge of Balancing Rights in the Criminal Justice System, Dublin, 4 June 2019<br />
<a href="https://www.acjrd.ie/contents/391">https://www.acjrd.ie/contents/391</a><br />
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Mon. 17-Jun-2019 12:30 PM<br />
Guest Seminar by Prof Hakeem Yusuf: Transitional Justice and the Burden of (Post) Colonialism - Transitional Justice Institute Seminar, Jordanstown<br />
<a href="https://www.ulster.ac.uk/research/institutes/transitional-justice-institute/events/transitional-justice-and-the-burden-of-post-colonialism">https://www.ulster.ac.uk/research/institutes/transitional-justice-institute/events/transitional-justice-and-the-burden-of-post-colonialism</a><br />
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RT @LawSocEdu: The 2019 Annual #HumanRights Lecture on 12 June will explore the interaction between justice and addiction.<br />
Speaker: Honourable Craig D. Hannah (Chief Judge, Buffalo City Court, Opioid Intervention Court, Buffalo, New York, USA)<br />
Book for free at <a href="https://www.lawsociety.ie/productdetails?pid=1609">https://www.lawsociety.ie/productdetails?pid=1609</a><br />
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Constitutional Work-in-Progress workshop,<br />
June 21st and 22nd.<br />
University College Dublin<br />
<a href="https://www.ucd.ie/constitutional/events/constitutionallawworkshop/">https://www.ucd.ie/constitutional/events/constitutionallawworkshop/</a><br />
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International Criminal Court Summer School at the Irish Centre for Human Rights at the National University of Ireland Galway. 24-28 June 2019.<br />
<a href="http://www.conference.ie/Conferences/index.asp?Conference=591">http://www.conference.ie/Conferences/index.asp?Conference=591</a><br />
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RT @smullallylaw: Registration for ICC summer school including option for one day reg, with keynote lecture from ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda. <a href="https://nuiggalwayccmichr.clr.events/event/127999:international-criminal-court-summer-school">https://nuiggalwayccmichr.clr.events/event/127999:international-criminal-court-summer-school</a><br />
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RT @Martyniszyn: Save the date! On 13th June @qubschooloflaw will be hosting a talk by Dr @wendyengee from @unimelb. All are welcome! This talk is co-funded by the @EUErasmusPlus Programme of the 🇪🇺 within the framework of the Comparative Competition Law module I have the pleasure to lead. <a href="https://t.co/HUqJY1phcZ">https://t.co/HUqJY1phcZ</a><br />
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RT @UccCriminology: The 12th North South Criminology Conference will be held in UCC on the 2nd and 3rd September. <a href="https://t.co/jylAnzke4p">https://t.co/jylAnzke4p</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ucc.ie/en/cpd/options/cacsss/philosophy/cpd1698/">https://www.ucc.ie/en/cpd/options/cacsss/philosophy/cpd1698/</a><br />
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Law Society Education<br />
@LawSocEdu<br />
CPD seminars :<br />
<a href="https://www.lawsociety.ie/Courses--Events/cpd/">https://www.lawsociety.ie/Courses--Events/cpd/</a><br />
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LLM Programmes in Ireland:<br />
<a href="https://irishlawblog.blogspot.com/p/law-postgraduate-courses.html">https://irishlawblog.blogspot.com/p/law-postgraduate-courses.html</a><br />
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The annual Mental Health and Capacity Law conference takes place on Saturday 6 April at Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC.</div>
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In addition, discussions are continuing on the implications of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, due to be commenced in 2020. The commencement of this Act will further the state’s progress towards implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which Ireland ratified in 2018. </div>
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For further information please contact Deirdre Kelleher, <a href="mailto:deirdrekelleher@ucc.ie">deirdrekelleher@ucc.ie</a> or on 021 490 3642.</div>
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<li>Judge Anselm Eldergill, Court of Protection, England </li>
<li>Ms Barbara Brennan, See Change Co-Ordinator and Mental Health Consultant</li>
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<li>Dr Miriam Kennedy, Consultant Psychiatrist, Highfield Healthcare, Dublin </li>
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Conference Convenors: Dr Darius Whelan, School of Law, UCC and Ms Joan Doran, Solicitor, Chair, Irish Mental Health Lawyers Association </div>
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Further Information from Ms Deirdre Kelleher, School of Law, UCC, phone (021) 490 3642, email <a href="mailto:deirdrekelleher@ucc.ie">deirdrekelleher@ucc.ie</a>. </div>
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CPD points are available for Solicitors and Barristers </div>
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College of Psychiatrists of Ireland – 3.5 Hours CPD Credit. (<a href="https://www.irishpsychiatry.ie/product/mental-health-and-capacity-law-conference-2019/">https://www.irishpsychiatry.ie/product/mental-health-and-capacity-law-conference-2019/</a>) </div>
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Darius Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565318651910916090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402181.post-13046965839108129282019-03-21T08:41:00.001+00:002019-03-21T08:41:07.196+00:00Irish Law Events Irish Law Events Retweeted<br />
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UCC School of Law @LawUCC<br />
The 17th Annual #Law and the #Environment Conference taking place @UCC on Thursday, 11 April 2019 will focus on The Role of Environmental Law in the Transition to Sustainability.<br />
<a href="https://www.ucc.ie/en/lawenvironment/conference/">https://www.ucc.ie/en/lawenvironment/conference/</a> <br />
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Constitution Project<br />
@ConstitutionUCC <br />
Call for papers: Sovereignty, Populism and Constitutional Politics, Aug 30-31 @LawUCC. Keynote address by Prof Gráinne de Burca, @nyulaw. Wide range of themes on issues of pressing contemporary relevance. Panel proposals welcome. In association with @ICON__S.<br />
<a href="http://constitutionproject.ie/?p=680">http://constitutionproject.ie/?p=680</a><br />
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Law and Literature: The Irish Case @LawLitIreland<br />
Symposium at Dublin City University, Saturday 6 April 2019<br />
Though the CFP deadline has passed, you can register for free to come to the symposium until the end of Friday 29 March<br />
<a href="https://lawandliteratureireland.wordpress.com/registration/">https://lawandliteratureireland.wordpress.com/registration/</a><br />
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Burren Law School @BurrenLawSchool<br />
The programme of the last @BurrenLawSchool is now live<br />
3-5 May 2019<br />
<a href="https://www.burrenlawschool.org/2019conference">https://www.burrenlawschool.org/2019conference</a><br />
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Darius Whelan @dariuswirl<br />
Mental Health and Capacity Law conference, Cork, Sat. 6 April 2019 @LawUCC.<br />
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CCJHR @CCJHRlawucc <br />
What are the implications of #Brexit for Irish criminal law? Thurs 21 March The Hon Mr Justice McKechnie will chair UCC seminar exploring judicial cooperation between Britain & Ireland post-Brexit.<br />
<a href="https://www.ucc.ie/en/lawsite/news/legal-experts-to-discuss-implications-of-brexit-on-criminal-law-at-ucc.html#">https://www.ucc.ie/en/lawsite/news/legal-experts-to-discuss-implications-of-brexit-on-criminal-law-at-ucc.html#</a><br />
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Irish Law Events @irishlawevents ·<br />
Employment Law Conference, Dublin, 27 March 2019. Irish Centre for European Law.<br />
<a href="https://www.icel.ie/event/employment-law-conference-27-march-2019/">https://www.icel.ie/event/employment-law-conference-27-march-2019/</a><br />
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Irish Law Events @irishlawevents<br />
Sexual Offences: The Challenge of Balancing Rights in the Criminal Justice System, Dublin, 4 June 2019<br />
<a href="https://www.acjrd.ie/contents/391">https://www.acjrd.ie/contents/391</a> <br />
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Hibernian Law Journal @HibernianLaw <br />
We are delighted to be featured in @gazette_ie which reports on our recent announcement of the 2019 recipients of the Hibernian Law Medals which you can read about here: <a href="https://lnkd.in/gmsSsbe">https://lnkd.in/gmsSsbe</a> You can register to attend the Hibernian Law Medals 2019 on 29 March 2019 here:<br />
<a href="https://lnkd.in/d58_94H">https://lnkd.in/d58_94H</a><br />
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International Criminal Court Summer School at the Irish Centre for Human Rights at the National University of Ireland Galway. 24-28 June 2019.<br />
<a href="http://www.conference.ie/Conferences/index.asp?Conference=591">http://www.conference.ie/Conferences/index.asp?Conference=591</a><br />
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BILETA 2019 - Belfast @biletabelfast<br />
Registration for BILETA Belfast 2019 - Back to the Futures? - 16 and 17 April 2019 - is now open!<br />
<a href="http://biletabelfast.net/">http://biletabelfast.net</a>. Lots of exciting things lined up for our visitors.<br />
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Law Society Education<br />
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CPD seminars :<br />
<a href="https://www.lawsociety.ie/Courses--Events/cpd/">https://www.lawsociety.ie/Courses--Events/cpd/</a><br />
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RT @flacireland: On Thursday 21st March at 6.30 p.m. @TrinityFlac will mark FLAC's 50th year with a special event welcoming founders David Byrne, Denis McCullough & Ian Candy to Trinity Library, alongside current C.E. @eilis_barry The event is free & open to all! Please register:<br />
<a href="https://www.pila.ie/resources/bulletin/2019/03/20/trinity-flac-50-years-of-flac-21-march">https://www.pila.ie/resources/bulletin/2019/03/20/trinity-flac-50-years-of-flac-21-march</a><br />
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The Older Client - the Role of the Solicitor, 8 May 2019, Dublin<br />
<a href="https://t.co/oS6DEvIZX2">https://t.co/oS6DEvIZX2</a><br />
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<br />Darius Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565318651910916090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402181.post-20219333540865000932019-02-24T12:21:00.008+00:002019-02-24T12:28:05.549+00:00Irish Law Events<br />
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Irish Women Lawyers @iwla_ie ·<br />
Get your #IWD celebrations off to a great start with IWLA and a private screening of the new RBG movie in the exclusive Stella Theatre. Tickets here <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/iwla-at-the-stella-on-the-basis-of-sex-exclusive-screening-tickets-55180392038">https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/iwla-at-the-stella-on-the-basis-of-sex-exclusive-screening-tickets-55180392038</a> <br />
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Women in Law Forum, UCC, Cork, Friday 8 March 2019, organised by @UCCLawSociety<br />
<a href="https://t.co/6tGBMF4OH2">https://t.co/6tGBMF4OH2</a> <br />
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Criminal Law Conference - Dublin, 28 February 2019 - @ICELTCD <a href="https://t.co/CsiCm2xomi">https://t.co/CsiCm2xomi</a><br />
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FP Logue Solicitors @FPLogueLaw · Feb 11<br />
Find out what's really going on in Data Protection law - #infolaw2019 March 22 - Dublin. Speakers now confirmed<br />
<a href="https://youtu.be/9yaF53vO0zM">https://youtu.be/9yaF53vO0zM</a><br />
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CCJHR and UCC FemSoc Hosting Conversation with Gina Martin on Criminalising 'Upskirting' in England & Wales<br />
Thursday 28 February<br />
<a href="https://www.ucc.ie/en/lawsite/news/ccjhr-and-ucc-femsoc-hosting-conversation-with-gina-martin-on-criminalising-upskirting-in-england--wales.html">https://www.ucc.ie/en/lawsite/news/ccjhr-and-ucc-femsoc-hosting-conversation-with-gina-martin-on-criminalising-upskirting-in-england--wales.html</a><br />
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International Criminal Court Summer School at the Irish Centre for Human Rights at the National University of Ireland Galway.<br />
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RT @Martyniszyn: Save the date and sign up for the guest lecture by Dr Bogdan Chirițoiu, Chairman of the Romanian Competition Council. All are welcome! Register @ <a href="https://t.co/k0D3Hzmcgu">https://t.co/k0D3Hzmcgu</a> This event is co-funded by the @EUErasmusPlus Programme of the European Union.<br />
<a href="https://t.co/Nw2N8B5Iyj">https://t.co/Nw2N8B5Iyj</a><br />
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UCC School of Law @LawUCC<br />
The 17th Annual #Law and the #Environment Conference taking place @UCC on Thursday, 11 April 2019 will focus on The Role of Environmental Law in the Transition to Sustainability. Interested? Respond to @UCCLawEnv's #callforpapers<br />
<a href="https://www.ucc.ie/en/lawenvironment/conference/">https://www.ucc.ie/en/lawenvironment/conference/</a> <br />
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Irish Law Events @irishlawevents<br />
Addressing the Global Challenge of Responsive FinTech Regulation, 8 March 2019, Trinity College Dublin.<br />
@TCDLawSchool <a href="http://bit.ly/2Svz639">http://bit.ly/2Svz639</a><br />
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BILETA 2019 - Belfast @biletabelfast<br />
Registration for BILETA Belfast 2019 - Back to the Futures? - is now open!<br />
<a href="http://biletabelfast.net/">http://biletabelfast.net</a>. Lots of exciting things lined up for our visitors.<br />
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Law Society Education<br />
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CPD seminars in March explore coaching staff, legal research, #fintech and much more:<br />
<a href="http://ow.ly/YTHB30nEyB4">http://ow.ly/YTHB30nEyB4</a><br />
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Irish Law Events on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/irishlawevents">https://twitter.com/irishlawevents</a><br />
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King's Inns Law Review @KILawReview · <br />
The launch of Vol VIII of King's Inns Law Review and the First Annual King's Inns Law Review Lecture takes place on 12 Feb at 6pm in the King's Inns<br />
<a href="https://www.kingsinnslawreview.com/events">https://www.kingsinnslawreview.com/events</a> <br />
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Dublin Law & Politics Review @DublinLPR · <br />
On the 14th of February Dr Evrim Tan will be launching his new book on the Decentralization and Governance Capacity. The case of Turkey. Curious to find out when Decentralization leads to good governance? @irishlawevents Register via: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/book-launch-when-does-decentralisation-lead-to-good-governance-tickets-55406433133">https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/book-launch-when-does-decentralisation-lead-to-good-governance-tickets-55406433133</a><br />
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UCC School of Law @LawUCC <br />
The 17th Annual #Law and the #Environment Conference taking place @UCC on Thursday, 11 April 2019 will focus on The Role of Environmental Law in the Transition to Sustainability. Interested? Respond to @UCCLawEnv's #callforpapers<br />
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<a href="https://www.ucc.ie/en/lawenvironment/conference/">https://www.ucc.ie/en/lawenvironment/conference/</a> <br />
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Irish Law Events @irishlawevents <br />
Addressing the Global Challenge of Responsive FinTech Regulation, 8 March 2019, Trinity College Dublin. @TCDLawSchool <a href="http://bit.ly/2Svz639">http://bit.ly/2Svz639</a><br />
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BILETA 2019 - Belfast @biletabelfast<br />
Registration for BILETA Belfast 2019 - Back to the Futures? - is now open! <a href="http://biletabelfast.net/">http://biletabelfast.net</a>. Lots of exciting things lined up for our visitors.<br />
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Law Society Education<br />
@LawSocEdu<br />
CPD seminars in March explore coaching staff, legal research, #fintech and much more: <a href="http://ow.ly/YTHB30nEyB4">http://ow.ly/YTHB30nEyB4</a><br />
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Follow Irish Law Events on Twitter:<br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/irishlawevents?lang=en">https://twitter.com/irishlawevents?lang=en</a>Darius Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565318651910916090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402181.post-47879627808917759942018-12-15T00:08:00.000+00:002018-12-15T00:08:36.520+00:00Irish Law Events Some forthcoming events are on the Irish Law Events twitter feed at<br />
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For example:<br />
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On 18 Dec. 2018, @UCCLawEnv's seminar "Nature Conservation in the Anthropocene" features @Fulbright_Eire Scholar, Prof Patrick Parenteau, who will discuss the threat posed by #globalwarming and ocean acidification.<br />
<a href="https://www.ucc.ie/en/lawenvironment/newsandevents/nature-conservation-in-the-anthropocene-.html">https://www.ucc.ie/en/lawenvironment/newsandevents/nature-conservation-in-the-anthropocene-.html</a><br />
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Daithí Mac Síthigh<br />
Belfast, 26 Feb 2019: My @qubschooloflaw @QUBelfast inaugural lecture 'Technophilia, technophobia, and technobabble'<br />
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/technophilia-technophobia-and-technobabble-the-relationship-between-law-and-innovation-tickets-53437698595">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/technophilia-technophobia-and-technobabble-the-relationship-between-law-and-innovation-tickets-53437698595</a><br />
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Symposium 'Future Visions for a Democratic Internet'. It's part of a series of events of @UCDCentreHR and will take place on the 27th June 2019 @UCDLawSchool. Read the call for papers. Deadline: 31 January 2019<br />
<a href="http://www.democraticinternet.com/p/call-for-papers.html">http://www.democraticinternet.com/p/call-for-papers.html</a><br />
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Law and Literature: The Irish Case, DCU, 6 April 2019<br />
We invite proposals for 20 minute panel papers exploring the intersections between law and literature in modern Ireland.<br />
Site: <a href="https://lawandliteratureireland.wordpress.com/">https://lawandliteratureireland.wordpress.com</a><br />
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'Populism and the Rule of Law'. Professor Nicola Lacey of @LSELaw at @UCDLawSchool. The J.M.Kelly Memorial Lecture 2019, 31 Jan. 2019, Dublin. <a href="https://www.ucd.ie/law/events/jmkellylecture2019/">https://www.ucd.ie/law/events/jmkellylecture2019/</a><br />
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<br />Darius Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565318651910916090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402181.post-78029809087615637302018-06-21T16:24:00.002+00:002018-06-21T16:24:14.792+00:00Mental Health and Capacity Law Conference 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Centre for Criminal Justice and Human Rights, School of Law, University College Cork and Irish Mental Health Lawyers Association held their 2018 conference on Mental Health Law and Capacity Law in UCC on Saturday 12 May 2018.<br />
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Topics discussed included Recent Developments in Mental Health Law, Dealing with Capacity Issues in Practice, and Children and the Mental Health Act 2001.<br />
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Ms Katharine Kelleher, Partner, Comyn Kelleher Tobin, Solicitors, Cork, spoke on ‘Section 25 Mental Health Act 2001 in practice from a legal perspective'. Ms Kelleher outlined how children with mental disorders are detained in approved centres by the District Court. She discussed the evidence required at these court hearings and issues such as what happens when the children reach the age of 18. <br />
<br />Ms Freda McKittrick, Head of Barnardos Guardian ad Litem Service: ‘Catching or Falling? The experience of working with children in the Mental Health and Child Care Systems’. <br />In this paper, Ms McKittrick outlined what works for children with mental health issues: continuity of service, structural integration of services, and where services are well established and prepared to manage risk.<br />
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Dr Anne Jeffers, Consultant Psychiatrist, spoke about the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland REFOCUS Group. REFOCUS is the Recovery Experience Forum of Carers and Users of Services. REFOCUS is made up of 10 people with experience of mental illness, and ten people who had family members who used the services. The aim of the forum is to actively engage with the College of Psychiatrists, in order to improve the education of psychiatrists, and thereby improve mental health services. <br />
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Dr Lisa Butterly, Historian: ‘A Jury of My Peers’. <br />Dr Butterly said she feels resentful of how poorly Ireland treats people with schizophrenia. She highlighted the stigma attached to schizophrenia and noted that stigma bypasses self-determination, destroys self-esteem and destroys self-identity. <br />
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Ms Brid Breathnach, Deputy Official Solicitor and Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer, Office of the Official Solicitor, London: ‘Serious medical treatment applications in the Court of Protection in England and Wales - a practitioner's perspective’: <br />Ms Breathnach said that the use of independent experts was an important safeguard in medical treatment cases. She spoke about recent cases in the Court of Protection, including cases concerning termination of pregnancy and persons in a vegetative state.<br />
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Mr Michael Lynn, Senior Counsel: ‘Recent Developments in Mental Health Law’: <br />
Mr Lynn discussed important cases such as <i>A.B. v. Clinical Director of St. Loman’s Hospital</i>,<br />
Court of Appeal, 2018, where the court declared that s.15(3) of the Mental Health Act 2001 is unconstitutional. The declaration stands suspended until November 2018.<br />
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Ms Áine Hynes, Partner, St. John Solicitors, Dublin: ‘Dealing with Capacity Issues in Practice - Recent Developments’: <br />Ms Hynes discussed how the High Court's wardship jurisdiction has become more flexible in recent years. She also noted that a solicitor has a special duty of care in respect of vulnerable clients, and that a family member cannot give instructions to a solicitor for another family member lacking in mental capacity.<br />
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The conveners of the conference were Dr Darius Whelan, School of Law, UCC and Ms Joan Doran, Solicitor, Chairperson of the Irish Mental Health Lawyers Association.<br />
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Videos and slides from the conference are available at<br />
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<b>Centre for Criminal Justice & Human Rights, School of Law, University College Cork and</b></div>
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<b>Annual Conference 2018</b></div>
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Saturday 12 May 2018 </div>
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10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.</div>
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Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, University College Cork </div>
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Conference programme will be published shortly, once finalised.<br />
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Speakers will include:<br />
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<li>Ms Freda McKittrick, Head of Barnardos Guardian ad Litem Service: ‘Catching or Falling? The experience of working with children in the Mental Health and Child Care Systems’ </li>
<li>Mr Michael Lynn, Senior Counsel: ‘Recent Developments in Mental Health Law’ </li>
<li>Dr Lisa Butterly, Historian: ‘A Jury of My Peers’ </li>
<li>Dr Anne Jeffers, Consultant Psychiatrist: ‘Learning from the Patient: Experience with the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland REFOCUS Group’ </li>
<li>Ms Katherine Kelleher, Partner, Comyn Kelleher Tobin, Solicitors, Cork: 'S 25 Mental Health Act 2001 in practice from a legal perspective' </li>
<li>Ms Brid Breathnach, Deputy Official Solicitor and Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer, Office of the Official Solicitor, London: ‘Serious medical treatment applications in the Court of Protection in England and Wales - a practitioner's perspective’ </li>
<li>Ms Patricia Hickey, General Solicitor for Minors and Wards of Court </li>
<li>Ms Áine Hynes, Partner, St. John Solicitors, Dublin: ‘Dealing with Capacity Issues in Practice - Recent Developments’ </li>
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Conference Convenors: Dr Darius Whelan, School of Law, UCC and Ms Joan Doran, Solicitor, Chair, Irish Mental Health Lawyers Association<br />
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- Conference Fee - €120 <br />
- NGOs €50<br />
- Academics - €50<br />
- Devilling barristers and trainee solicitors - €50<br />
- Students – Free<br />
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Further Information from Ms Deirdre Kelleher, School of Law, UCC, phone (021) 490 3642, email lawevents@ucc.ie.<br />
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Four CPD Hours – Solicitors and Barristers<br />
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland - 3.5 external CPD Credits.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.uccconferencing.ie/product/mental-health-and-capacity-law-conference-12th-may-2018/" target="_blank">Book Online</a> </b><br />
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<br />Darius Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565318651910916090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402181.post-56425446664645196772018-04-07T12:08:00.000+00:002018-04-09T12:01:41.221+00:00Monitoring of smartphones and by CCTV in the workplace <br />
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I recently participated in an interdisciplinary seminar at UCC on '<a href="https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/electronic-monitoring-in-ireland-shaping-what-we-do-and-who-we-are-tickets-43247049088#" target="_blank">Electronic Monitoring in Ireland: Shaping what we do and who we are</a>'.<br />
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The title of my talk was '<a href="http://bit.ly/monitoring-law" target="_blank">Monitoring of smartphones and by CCTV in the workplace</a>'. <br />
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I discussed the legal implications of (a) use of smartphones and (b) monitoring by CCTV in the workplace.<br />
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Smartphones allow receipt of emails on a 24/7 basis, even when the employee is in theory off duty. Employees’ locations may also be monitored. The implications for employees’ mental health and compliance with the Working Time Directive were considered. CCTV monitoring also raises significant issues, for example regarding the purposes of monitoring and the relationship between data protection law and employment law.<br />
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My presentation:<br />
<a href="http://bit.ly/monitoring-law">http://bit.ly/monitoring-law</a><br />
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A podcast interview:<br />
"Listen to Dr Darius Whelan (<a href="https://twitter.com/dariuswirl" target="_blank">@dariuswirl</a>) speak with Jane Mulcahy (<a href="https://twitter.com/janehmul" target="_blank">@janehmul</a>) about the monitoring of smartphones in the workplace and the use of CCTV by employers"<br />
<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/dr-darius-whelan-shares-his-thoughts-on-electronic/id1288572014?i=1000408249932">https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/dr-darius-whelan-shares-his-thoughts-on-electronic/id1288572014?i=1000408249932</a><br />
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[UCC School of Law Podcast] If you don't have iTunes, the file is <a href="https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode/?id=184196" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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The organisers of the seminar were Dr. Eleanor Bantry-White, Applied Social Studies; Dr. Katharina Swirak, Criminology; Dr. Debora Jeske, Applied Psychology; Dr. Fiona Donson, Law.<br />
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Speakers included<br />
Professor Mike Nellis, Emeritus Professor of Criminal and Community Justice in the Law School, University of Strathclyde<br />
Dr. Ciaran McCullagh, Associate Professor, University of Limerick<br />
Gerry McNally, President of the Confederation of European Probation (CEP) and Assistant Director, Irish Probation Service<br />
Professor Frederic Adam, Business Information Systems, UCC<br />
Dr. Eleanor Bantry White, UCC School of Applied Social Studies<br />
Dr. Orla O’Donovan, UCC School of Applied Social Studies<br />
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Some tweets may be found at <a href="https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&vertical=default&q=%23EMIreland&src=typd" target="_blank">#EMIreland</a><br />
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Case-law referred to in my presentation includes:<br />
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<i>UPC Ireland v UNITE and SIPTU</i> (2015) LCR20938<br />
<a href="https://www.workplacerelations.ie/en/Cases/2015/March/LCR20938.html">https://www.workplacerelations.ie/en/Cases/2015/March/LCR20938.html</a><br />
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<i>O'Connor v Galen Ltd</i> (UD 1514/2009)<br />
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<i>Köpke v. Germany </i>(2010)<br />
<a href="http://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng?i=001-101536">http://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng?i=001-101536</a> <br />
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<i>López Ribalda v Spain</i> (2018)<br />
<a href="http://www.bailii.org/eu/cases/ECHR/2018/14.html">http://www.bailii.org/eu/cases/ECHR/2018/14.html</a><br />
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<i>Ali v First Quench</i> (2001)<br />
<a href="http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2001/446.html">www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2001/446.html</a><br />
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<i>McGowan v Scottish Water</i> (2004)<br />
<a href="http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKEAT/2004/0007_04_2309.html">www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKEAT/2004/0007_04_2309.html</a><br />
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<i>Gresham Hotel</i> (Case Study 6 of 2007)<br />
<a href="https://www.dataprotection.ie/docs/Case-Studies-2008/c/732.htm#6">https://www.dataprotection.ie/docs/Case-Studies-2008/c/732.htm#6</a><br />
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<i>Westwood Swimming</i> (2011)<br />
<a href="https://www.dataprotection.ie/docs/Case-Studies-2011/1212.htm#9">https://www.dataprotection.ie/docs/Case-Studies-2011/1212.htm#9</a><br />
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<i>Employee v Employer (Supermarket Restaurant)</i> UD893/2010 (2012)<br />
<a href="https://www.workplacerelations.ie/en/Cases/2012/September/UD893_2010_MN848_2010.html">https://www.workplacerelations.ie/en/Cases/2012/September/UD893_2010_MN848_2010.html</a><br />
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<br />Darius Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565318651910916090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402181.post-7526109959747681562017-07-17T16:46:00.001+00:002017-07-19T12:39:59.419+00:00Events from July 2017 onwards Updated listings of forthcoming events:<br />
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Thu. 20 July 2017:</div>
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Circuit Court Rules - a trap for the unwary? Litigation Seminar - Dublin Solicitors Bar Association, Dublin </div>
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Thu. 27 July 2017:</div>
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Commercial Law Update, Dublin Solicitors Bar Association, Dublin </div>
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Belfast Pride Law Lecture 2017 - Lord Kerr of Tonaghmore - Queen's University Belfast </div>
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9 August 2017:</div>
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The Interface of National Security and Humanitarian Law in Situations of Low-Intensity Armed Conflict / High Intensity Emergency - Transitional Justice Institute, University of Ulster</div>
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9-11 Aug. 2017:</div>
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Attorney General’s Constitutional Law Summer School, Belfast </div>
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Contemporary Issues in Family Formation, University of Limerick</div>
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/contemporary-issues-in-family-formation-tickets-35504602221">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/contemporary-issues-in-family-formation-tickets-35504602221</a><br />
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4-5 September 2017:</div>
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Inaugural Conference of the British and Irish Chapter of the International Society of Public Law (ICON-S), Trinity College Dublin</div>
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Comparing UK and Irish law: A special relationship? - Joint Seminar of the British Association of Comparative Law and the Irish Society of Comparative Law - Sutherland School of Law, University College Dublin </div>
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Society of Legal Scholars Annual Conference, Dublin, - UCD Law School </div>
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Fri. 8 Sept. 2017:<br />
The Common Law and Brexit: A New Frontier?<br />
Joint Seminar of the Honorable Society of King’s Inns, The Society of Legal Scholars and UCD Sutherland School of Law<br />
William Fry Theatre, UCD Sutherland School of Law<br />
<a href="http://www.ucd.ie/law/newsandevents/events/thecommonlawandbrexitanewfrontier/">http://www.ucd.ie/law/newsandevents/events/thecommonlawandbrexitanewfrontier/</a><br />
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14-15 Sept. 2017:<br />
Ireland and UK Streetlaw Best Practice Conference, Law Society, Dublin<br />
<a href="https://www.pila.ie/resources/bulletin/2017/07/05/ireland-and-uk-streetlaw-best-practice-conference-1415-september-dublin">https://www.pila.ie/resources/bulletin/2017/07/05/ireland-and-uk-streetlaw-best-practice-conference-1415-september-dublin</a><br />
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15 to 30-Sep-2017:<br />
The Fundamentals of Commercial Contracts - Law Society of Ireland CPD, Dublin<br />
<a href="https://www.lawsociety.ie/productdetails?pid=925">https://www.lawsociety.ie/productdetails?pid=925</a><br />
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25 Sept. 2017:<br />
Irish Centre for European Law Brexit Series - Implications for frontier workers and EU Citizens in Northern Ireland post-Brexit, Law Society of Northern Ireland<br />
<a href="http://www.icel.ie/events_currentprogramme">http://www.icel.ie/events_currentprogramme</a><br />
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25-26 Sept. 2017<br />
EU Disability Law and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, ERA, Trier<br />
<a href="https://www.era.int/">https://www.era.int</a><br />
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27 Sept. 2017:<br />
Brexiting and Rights: Discussion seminar on the human rights and equality implications of the EU referendum, Transitional Justice Institute and Committee on Administration of Justice, The MAC Belfast, Metropolitan Arts Centre, 10 Exchange St, Belfast<br />
<a href="https://caj.org.uk/news/events/">https://caj.org.uk/news/events/</a><br />
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Wed. 04-Oct-2017 10:00 AM<br />
Professional Wellbeing for a successful practice - Cork - Law Society Finuas Network, Kingsley Hotel Cork<br />
<a href="https://www.lawsociety.ie/Professional%20Wellbeing%20for%20a%20successful%20practice%20Cork#.WRF6J_krL3j">https://www.lawsociety.ie/Professional%20Wellbeing%20for%20a%20successful%20practice%20Cork#.WRF6J_krL3j</a><br />
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Fri. 6 Oct. 2017:<br />
The Brexit Impact on Criminal Justice Co-operation in Ireland - ACJRD, Dublin<br />
<a href="http://www.acjrd.ie/contents/341">http://www.acjrd.ie/contents/341</a><br />
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6 Oct-2017 to 10-Mar-2018<br />
Executive Leadership Programme 2017/18, Dublin<br />
<a href="https://www.lawsociety.ie/Executive_Leadership_Programme_2017/18#.WR7QMOsrKM8">https://www.lawsociety.ie/Executive_Leadership_Programme_2017/18#.WR7QMOsrKM8</a> </div>
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19-20 Oct. 2017:<br />
The Authority of EU Law - Do We Still Believe in It? ERA, Trier<br />
<a href="https://www.era.int/">https://www.era.int</a><br />
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7 Nov. 2017:<br />
The Interface of National Security and Humanitarian Law in Situations of Low-Intensity Armed Conflict / High Intensity Emergency, Transitional Justice Institute, University of Ulster<br />
<a href="https://www.ulster.ac.uk/ulster-life/events/transitional-justice-institute/the-interface-of-national-security-and-humanitarian-law">https://www.ulster.ac.uk/ulster-life/events/transitional-justice-institute/the-interface-of-national-security-and-humanitarian-law</a><br />
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11 Nov. 2017:<br />
The Constitution at 80 Conference: 80 Years of Constitutional Change, University of Limerick<br />
<a href="http://www.ulsites.ul.ie/law/call-papers-constitution-80-conference">http://www.ulsites.ul.ie/law/call-papers-constitution-80-conference</a><br />
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24-26 November 2017:<br />
Inclusivity and Diversity in Legal Education, Annual Conference of the Irish Association of Law Teachers, Dunboyne Castle Hotel and Spa, Co. Meath<br />
<a href="http://www.ialt.ie/event/annual-conference-2017-main-page">http://www.ialt.ie/event/annual-conference-2017-main-page</a><br />
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1 Dec. 2017:<br />
Lords, the Law and Litigation in Early-Modern Ireland - Professor Jane Ohlmeyer - Irish Legal History Society, Belfast<br />
<a href="http://www.ilhs.eu/?cat=5">http://www.ilhs.eu/?cat=5</a><br />
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27-29 March 2018:<br />
Socio-Legal Studies Association Annual Conference, Bristol<br />
<a href="http://www.slsa.ac.uk/index.php/conferences/annual-conference">http://www.slsa.ac.uk/index.php/conferences/annual-conference</a><br />
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10-11 April 2018:<br />
Annual Conference, British and Irish Law Education and Technology Association, Aberdeen<br />
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<b>Law Society Diploma and Certificate courses: </b><br />
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Details at <a href="http://www.lawsociety.ie/Courses--Events/Public-Diplomas-CMS/">http://www.lawsociety.ie/Courses--Events/Public-Diplomas-CMS/</a><br />
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Certificate in Professional Education; Certificate in Enhanced Negotiation Skills;<br />
Certificate in Conveyancing; Certificate in Strategic Development in In-House Practice;<br />
Certificate in Practice Development; Certificate in Advanced Negotiation;<br />
Certificate in Pensions and Applied Trusteeship;<br />
Certificate in Charity Law, Trusteeship and Governance;<br />
Certificate in Employment Law Advocacy Skills; Certificate in Commercial Contracts;<br />
Certificate in Company Secretarial Law and Practice; Certificate in Trade Mark Law; Certificate in Decision-Making Capacity and Support;<br />
Certificate in Data Protection Practice; Certificate in Environmental and Planning Law<br />
Certificate in Human Rights Law; Certificate in Pensions Law and Practice;<br />
Certificate in Aviation Leasing and Finance;<br />
Diploma in Healthcare Law; Diploma in Judicial Skills and Decision-Making;<br />
Diploma in Sports Law; Diploma in Environmental and Planning Law;<br />
Diploma in Trust & Estate Planning (STEP); Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution;<br />
Diploma in Law; Diploma in Education Law;<br />
Diploma in Arbitration; Diploma in Finance Law; Diploma in Corporate Law and Governance<br />
Diploma in Mediation; Diploma in Technology Law; Diploma in In-House Practice<br />
Diploma in Litigation Management Skills;<br />
Diploma in Aviation Leasing and Finance; Diploma in Commercial Litigation;<br />
Diploma in Environmental and Planning Law; Diploma in Construction Law;<br />
Diploma in Commercial Property; Diploma in Employment Law;<br />
Diploma in Regulatory Law and Practice; Diploma in Mediator Training;<br />
Diploma in Legal Decision-Making Skills<br />
LLM Advanced Legal Practice<br />
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Follow Irish Law Events on Twitter - <a href="http://twitter.com/irishlawevents" target="_blank">@irishlawevents</a>Darius Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565318651910916090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402181.post-75127663733431344432017-03-28T20:22:00.000+00:002017-03-28T20:35:28.022+00:00Events in March 2017 and after <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have updated the listings of events <a href="https://irishlawblog.blogspot.ie/p/forthcoming-events.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Making Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Meaningful, Dublin</div>
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Special Criminal Court for Sierra Leone: jurisprudential developments in the field of women's rights and of children's rights - Lecture - The International Law Association-Irish branch, Dublin </div>
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UCC Sports Law Clinic presents: Increased Regulation in Sport, Cork </div>
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30-31 March 2017:</div>
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Separated Children in Judicial Proceedings: Recourse to European and International Mechanisms - Blackhall Place, Dublin </div>
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Understanding the "Right to be Forgotten" - A Workshop, School of Law, University College Cork </div>
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A Tale of Two Cities: the Protection of Fundamental Rights in Strasbourg and Luxembourg, School of Law Annual Distinguished Lecture, NUI Galway </div>
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Spanish and Italian Property Transactions Update - The Post-Recession Position - Law Society Finuas Network Seminar, Dublin - Law Society of Ireland </div>
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Probate Seminar - Southern Law Association in collaboration with STEP, Cork</div>
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International Law and the State of Israel: Legitimacy, Exceptionalism and Responsibility, Cork </div>
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Irish Women Lawyers' Association and Dublin Solicitors Bar Association</div>
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Spies, Parking Tickets, Illegal Transactions and Insider Dealing: Four Cases which Reshaped Contract Law - Inaugural Lecture by Professor James Devenney, McCann Fitzgerald Chair in International Law and Business, UCD Sutherland School of Law, Dublin </div>
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Socio-Legal Studies Association conference, Newcastle</div>
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6 April 2017:</div>
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Expert Evidence | Recent Developments in Practice & Procedure - DSBA, Dublin</div>
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Irish Tax Institute Annual Conference, Galway</div>
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The Future is Now: International Conference on eConveyancing and Title Registration, School of Law, NUI Galway </div>
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Follow Irish Law Events on Twitter - <a href="http://twitter.com/irishlawevents" target="_blank">@irishlawevents</a>Darius Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565318651910916090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402181.post-25359298515456946022017-03-14T19:16:00.000+00:002017-03-14T19:16:00.835+00:00Áine Hynes: The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 – What to Expect in Practice <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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This a summary of the presentation by Áine Hynes to the Legal Capacity Conference 2016 at University College Cork. The summary was written by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-ralston-a3a44531/">Joanna Ralston</a>.<br /><br />
More information on the Legal Capacity Conference - <a href="http://imhla.ie/events/">http://imhla.ie/events/</a>.<br /><br />
Slides and videos from the conference – <br />
<a href="http://www.ucc.ie/law/docs/mentalhealth/conferences/capacity-2016.shtml">http://www.ucc.ie/law/docs/mentalhealth/conferences/capacity-2016.shtml</a><strong></strong><br />
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Ms Áine Hynes is a Partner in St. John Solicitors, Dublin. the title of her presentation was ‘The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 – What to Expect in Practice’. <br />
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Ms Hynes was very positive about the Act and stated that she would not be surprised if the Act was commenced before the end of this year. Ms Hynes was of the view that there is no need to panic and that there is a very clear legal structure set out in the Act.<br />
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Ms Hynes outlined some of the more significant legal changes that the Act will introduce such as the abolition of the Ward of Court system, changes to the Powers of Attorney, advance healthcare directives and the role that the Director of the Decision Support Services will have when that person is appointed and the legislation is commenced.<br /><br />
Áine Hynes’ slides: <br />
<a href="http://www.ucc.ie/law/docs/mentalhealth/conferences/13.00-Aine-Hynes.pdf">http://www.ucc.ie/law/docs/mentalhealth/conferences/13.00-Aine-Hynes.pdf</a> <br /><br />
[Photos by Casey Photography] <br />
Darius Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565318651910916090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402181.post-65385967586799947252017-03-13T19:13:00.000+00:002017-03-13T19:13:04.068+00:00Alan Corkery: A Psychiatrist’s Perspective on the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 - Unanswered Questions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This a summary of the presentation by Alan Corkery to the Legal Capacity Conference 2016 at University College Cork. The summary was written by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-ralston-a3a44531/">Joanna Ralston</a>.<br /><br />
More information on the Legal Capacity Conference - <a href="http://imhla.ie/events/">http://imhla.ie/events/</a>.<br /><br />
Slides and videos from the conference – <br />
<a href="http://www.ucc.ie/law/docs/mentalhealth/conferences/capacity-2016.shtml">http://www.ucc.ie/law/docs/mentalhealth/conferences/capacity-2016.shtml</a><strong> </strong><br />
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Dr Alan Corkery is a Consultant Psychiatrist in Rehabilitation Psychiatry, North Cork Mental Health Services. The title of his presentation was ‘A Psychiatrist’s Perspective on the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: Unanswered Questions’.<br /><br />Dr Corkery spoke about the 2015 Act from the perspective of a psychiatrist. Dr Corkery stated that there are only a handful of what he referred to as historical Wards of Court in Ireland at present, all of which must be reviewed within 3 years of the legislation coming into operation. Dr Corkery was of the view that there are a lot of wards out there that have never been subject to a formal review and that it remains to be seen how many of those wards are out there that are subject to <em>de facto</em> wardship.<br />
Dr Corkery also raised the issue of costs and how they can be contained. He was of the view that the Act is not clear on legal aid provisions for those who will be subject to court procedures. <br />
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Alan Corkery’s Slides:<br />
<a href="http://www.ucc.ie/law/docs/mentalhealth/conferences/12.30-Alan-Corkery.pdf">http://www.ucc.ie/law/docs/mentalhealth/conferences/12.30-Alan-Corkery.pdf</a><br />
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[Photos by Casey Photography] <br />
Darius Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565318651910916090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402181.post-16502600995103904632017-03-12T18:58:00.000+00:002017-03-12T18:58:08.504+00:00Louise Loughlin: Perspective on Capacity Issues from the National Advocacy Service<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Louise Loughlin - Casey Photography </td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: transparent;">This a summary of the presentation by Louise Loughlin to the Legal Capacity Conference 2016 at University College Cork. The summary was written by </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-ralston-a3a44531/" style="background-color: transparent;">Joanna Ralston</a><span style="background-color: transparent;">.</span></div>
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More information on the Legal Capacity Conference - <a href="http://imhla.ie/events/">http://imhla.ie/events/</a>.<br /><br />
Slides and videos from the conference – <br /><br />
<a href="http://www.ucc.ie/law/docs/mentalhealth/conferences/capacity-2016.shtml">http://www.ucc.ie/law/docs/mentalhealth/conferences/capacity-2016.shtml</a><br />
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Louise Loughlin is National Manager at the National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities. The title of her presentation was ‘Perspective on Capacity Issues from the National Advocacy Service’. <br />
Ms Loughlin spoke about how the individual can get lost in the process. Ms Loughlin was of the view that Ireland requires a cultural shift towards supporting decision-making and that there may in certain circumstances be a role for advocacy services to operate as decision-making assistants. Ms Loughlin raised the important point as to who is going to ensure that the voice of the individual is actually heard?<br />
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Louise Loughlin’s Slides: <br />
<a href="http://www.ucc.ie/law/docs/mentalhealth/conferences/11.30-Louise-Loughlin.pdf">http://www.ucc.ie/law/docs/mentalhealth/conferences/11.30-Louise-Loughlin.pdf</a><br />
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<a href="https://ucc.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=ca3b58dc-acc6-4d4d-893d-aa63ac279be6">Video of Louise Loughlin’s Presentation</a><br />
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[Photos by Casey Photography] <br />
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Darius Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565318651910916090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402181.post-21020427612228352692017-03-11T18:56:00.000+00:002017-03-13T17:53:34.798+00:00Mary Donnelly on Policy and Principles in the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015<br />
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This a summary of the presentation by Mary Donnelly to the Legal Capacity Conference 2016 at University College Cork. The summary was written by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-ralston-a3a44531/">Joanna Ralston</a>.<br />
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More information on the Legal Capacity Conference - <a href="http://imhla.ie/events/">http://imhla.ie/events/</a>.<br />
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Slides and videos from the conference – <br />
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<a href="http://www.ucc.ie/law/docs/mentalhealth/conferences/capacity-2016.shtml">http://www.ucc.ie/law/docs/mentalhealth/conferences/capacity-2016.shtml</a> <br />
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Mary Donnelly is a Professor at the School of Law, University College Cork. The title of her presentation was ‘Policy and Principles in the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015’.<br />
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Professor Donnelly highlighted some of the policy issues and principles contained in the 2015 Act. She stated that she had some very serious concerns about resources and how we are going to face the challenge of giving this Act effect in reality.<br />
Professor Donnelly spoke about the fact that there will be many stumbling blocks along the way but that yet there is also a lot of potential in the Act.<br />
In referring to some of the principles of the Act, Professor Donnelly spoke about the looseness of the language contained in the Act. She asked, how are these principles going to be given effect in practice?<br />
Professor Donnelly referred to the Act as being complex containing 146 sections. Implementation of the Act will require extensive regulations and codes of practice. Professor Donnelly was of the view that she would like to see a provision contained in the Code of Practice that would enable us to see and to know how the Act is working in practice.<br />
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Mary Donnelly’s slides: <br />
<a href="http://www.ucc.ie/law/docs/mentalhealth/conferences/11.00-Mary-Donnelly.pdf">http://www.ucc.ie/law/docs/mentalhealth/conferences/11.00-Mary-Donnelly.pdf</a><br />
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<a href="https://ucc.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=ea7775ed-0359-4880-bd08-882937e5d44e">Video of Mary Donnelly’s Presentation</a><br />
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[Photos by Casey Photography] Darius Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565318651910916090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402181.post-18508953563915512582017-03-10T19:00:00.000+00:002017-03-10T19:06:48.816+00:00Peter Bartlett on Implementation of Capacity Legislation <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peter Bartlett - Casey Photography </td></tr>
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This a summary of the presentation by Peter Bartlett to the Legal Capacity Conference 2016 at University College Cork. The summary was written by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-ralston-a3a44531/">Joanna Ralston</a>.<br /><br />
More information on the Legal Capacity Conference - <a href="http://imhla.ie/events/">http://imhla.ie/events/</a>.<br /><br />
Slides and videos from the conference – <br /><br />
<a href="http://www.ucc.ie/law/docs/mentalhealth/conferences/capacity-2016.shtml">http://www.ucc.ie/law/docs/mentalhealth/conferences/capacity-2016.shtml</a> <br /><br />
Professor Peter Bartlett is Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Professor of Mental Health Law, University of Nottingham. The title of his presentation was ‘Capacity Legislation and the Challenges of Implementation’. <br /><br />
Professor Bartlett in referring to the experience in the UK in implementing the Mental Capacity Act 2005 highlighted some of the problems that occurred, some of which may be relevant in the Irish context. The Act has not permeated into the professional population, service users, carers or the general population and is not relied upon very much despite a lot of cash resources being put into its implementation.<br /><br />
The Act has not integrated into the professional culture. Professor Bartlett was of the view that we may have difficulty also in Ireland getting traction for the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 and it is something that we are going to have to resource properly.<br /><br />
Professor Bartlett referred to the problem of scale given that capacity issues can virtually cover decisions in any setting. Associated with this problem is how it is possible to get the statute embedded into the way we think so that it becomes more than a tick box exercise. Phrases likes <em>changing professional ethos</em> sound great but how in practical terms is this to be achieved?<br /><br />
How can the Act be successfully implemented from a family perspective? It is difficult to ensure that the family as a unit can function; it is more than just about the Act, it is also about the other family members and how to ensure that those who are most vulnerable are being protected.<br /><br />
He discussed the flexibility of the language in the Act and how much weight should be attached to the language in the Act. he asked, how can “wishes and preferences” be accommodated? In the Irish context the Act refers to <em>will and preferences</em> in circumstances which are “practical”. This raises the questions as to who decides what is practical?<br /><br />
He raised the issue of professional colonization which in his view in the UK is largely by social workers and to some degree medics. The experience in the UK has been that if testing capacity is controversial then it is largely dealt with by professionals. The Act in the UK to a certain extent has allowed professionals to do what professionals want to do. He referred to “collegiate” decision-making where no one has personal responsibility for the decision being taken where families can be pushed aside despite the existence of best interests.<br /><br />
Professor Bartlett also referred to the issue of the courts and the inherent delays in the Court process and that this is not an option for poor people.<br /><br />
Finally, Professor Bartlett referred to the role of the relevant person in Court. The issue here is: can this person give evidence in Court and how should a Judge deal with this person? <br /><br />
Peter Bartlett’s slides: <a href="http://www.ucc.ie/law/docs/mentalhealth/conferences/10.10-Peter-Bartlett.pdf">http://www.ucc.ie/law/docs/mentalhealth/conferences/10.10-Peter-Bartlett.pdf</a> <br /><br />
<a href="https://ucc.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=8aeb4549-0d7d-48af-b310-ee2ea7abf24e">Video of Peter Bartlett’s presentation</a>. <br /><br />
[Photos by Casey Photography] Darius Whelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13565318651910916090noreply@blogger.com0