Presented as part of the Advocacy and public law in the tribunals series. Everyone who signs up for this course is automatically enrolled in the Introduction to tribunal representation session on Wednesday 3 June from 14:00–16:00. This webinar is for Advisers, caseworkers and lawyers representing or advising appellants in the welfare benefits tribunals (First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber, and Upper Tribunal). Charities and NGOs with an interest in welfare benefits tribunal proceedings Policy researchers looking at access to justice and representation in the SEND tribunal Tuesday 9 June, 11:00-13:00 Part 1: Advocacy in the welfare benefits tribunals (First Tier Social Entitlements Chamber and Upper Tribunal) Top tips on advocacy, including common issues such as DWP not attending hearings, preparing and presenting complex evidence, and asking the tribunal for adjournments and dealing with delays. Brandi Amiss-Trowler, Free Representation Unit Martin Williams, Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) Matt Ahluwalia, Garden Court (Chair) Break Part 2: Public law in the welfare benefits tribunals Challenging sanctions and claimant commitments, and using procedural unfairness as a ground. Getting the tribunal to accept human rights arguments at both First Tier and Upper Tribunal, and public law issues with DWP use of Automated Decision Making and AI. The session will also cover applying for legal aid Exceptional Case Funding for representation. Chair: Georgina Rea, Garden Court Chambers Matt Ahluwalia, Garden Court Chambers Martin Williams, Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) Caroline Selman, Public Law Project William Ford, Osbornes Law Ticket pricing All tickets include access to this webinar and the introductory session. Further discounts if you want to book multiple webinars are available on the main course page here. 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